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And, of course, I am usually reminded of a song -- or two or three. Today I'm going to share a hymn which I learned growing up -- Faith of Our Fathers. In the cranberry ELW hymnal, one can find the three traditional stanzas to Faith of Our Fathers. But one can also find the first stanza to that hymn PLUS three additional new stanzas to the hymn -- including the faith of more than just our fathers (forefathers?).
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.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith, we will be true to you till death.
Faith of our mothers, daring faith, your work for Christ is love revealed,
spreading God's word from pole to pole, making love known and freedom real.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith, we will be true to you till death.
Faith of our sisters, brothers too, who still must bear oppression's might,
raising on high, in prisons dark, the cross of Christ still burning bright.
Faith for today, O living faith, we will be true to you till death.
Faith born of God, oh, call us yet, bind us with all who follow you,
sharing the struggle of your cross until the world is made anew.
Faith born of God, O living faith, we will be true to you till death.
May your faith sustain you throughout this earthly life, and remember those who have shared their faith with you over the years. We are shaped and molded by each person with whom we come in contact; let their faith story resonate with you. God WILL see us through!
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