1. Faith of our fathers, living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword, Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy, [How Ireland's heart beats 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; Oh, how sweet would be their children's fate, If they, like them, could die for Thee! Faith of our fathers! Holy Faith! We will be true to Thee till death.

3. Faith of our fathers! Mary's prayers Shall win England back unto Thee, [Shall win our country back to thee;] And through the truth that comes from God England shall 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 word and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers! Holy Faith! We will be true to Thee till death.

5. Faith of our fathers! Days of old Within our hearts speak gallantly. Long ages hast Thou stood by us, Dear Faith, and now we'll stand by Thee. Faith of our fathers! Holy Faith! We will be true to Thee till death.

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