Six 8's [1682]Whitehead: J. Brinton Whitehead, 1909 [1683]St. Finbar: Henri F. Hemy, 1864; Arr. James G. Walton, 1870 Refrain Frederick William Faber, 1849; Alt. 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. Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free: How sweet would be their children's fate, If they, like them, could die for thee! Faith of our fathers! faith and prayer Shall keep our country true to thee; And through the truth that comes from God, Our land shall then indeed be free. 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 deeds and virtuous life. |