Faith of Our Fathers!

"Faith of Our Fathers" is a beloved hymn that calls the congregation to remember the steadfast endurance of those who came before us. In this arrangement, John O. Ezomo sets Frederick W. Faber’s classic text to a fresh choral melody, bringing a new vocal energy to words that have echoed through church aisles for generations. The piece opens with a powerful reminder of a faith that lives on "in spite of dungeon, fire and sword," moving into a resolute chorus where the choir pledges to remain true "till death."

Choirs often bring this hymn out for general worship, feast days of martyrs, or special celebrations honoring fathers and ancestors in the faith. Singing it from the loft feels like taking up a mantle. As the verses progress from remembering the chains of the past to a call for preaching through "kindly deeds and virtuous life," the harmony builds a sense of shared conviction. It is a stirring piece that grounds the liturgy in the deep roots of Christian devotion.