faith of our fathers living still

1 Faith of our fathers living still
In spite of dungeon fire and sword
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene er we hear that glorious word
Faith of our fathers holy faith
We will be true to thee till death

2 Our fathers chained in prisons dark
Were still in heart and conscience free
And blest would be their children s fate
If they like them should die for thee
Faith of our fathers holy faith
We will be true to thee till death

3 Faith of our fathers we will strive
To win all nations unto thee
And through the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then indeed be free
Faith of our fathers holy faith
We will be true to thee till death

4 Faith of our fathers we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife
And preach thee too as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life
Faith of our fathers holy faith
We will be true to thee till death