78. FAITH OF OUR FATHERS
1. Faith of our fathers! Living still
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword,
O 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 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
Mankind shall then be truly free;
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to Thee till death.
3. Faith of our fathers! We will love
Both friends and foe in all our strife,
And preach Thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life;
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to Thee till death.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)