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Frederick William Faber
*Faith of the martyrs, living still in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; oh, how our hearts beat high with joy whene’er we hear that glorious word!
The martyrs chained in prison cells were still in heart and conscience free, and bless’d would be their children’s fate if they, like them, should die for thee! [Refrain]
Faith of the martyrs, we will love both friend and foe in all our strife, and preach thee, too, as love knows how, by saving word and faithful life! [Refrain] *Alternate phrases: “Faith of our fathers” or “Faith of our mothers”
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith, we will be true to thee till death.