Faith of our Fathers

Paula Hardy of Canada sends this song called, "Faith of our Fathers." I found a verse to match the song.

Hebrews 11:13
"These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth" (Heb. 11:13).

The 11th chapter of Hebrews are often called, "The Hall of Fame on Faith." It explains that there were people who desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: and God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He had prepared them a city (Heb. 11:16). That city is the future heavenly Jerusalem that will some day be upon the new earth. Looking forward to that day takes great faith to believe in God's great plan.

The song was about our "fathers' faith" still passed on to us from generations to generations and what they suffered and went through. The song reminds us of how important it is to continue to "Have Faith in God." Paula Hardy added that song when Dean Hardy was sharing the devotion from Sept. 29 and 30 about "Faith of Abraham." Those words are good.

Song: Faith of our Father
1. Faith of our fathers, living still,
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
Oh, how our hearts 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. Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We all shall then be truly free. (Refrain)

3. 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. (Refrain)
(Frederick Williams Faber, Sing His Praise)

Let's pass our faith in Christ to others!

Dorothy
(Thank you Paula Hardy)