FAITH OF OUR FATHERS
1. Faith of our
fathers, living still
In spite of
dungeon, fire and sword,
O how our heart
beat high with joy,
Whene'er we hear
that glorious word!
Refrain
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.
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.
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.
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