Faith of Our Fathers is a hymn about receiving a living faith from earlier believers and carrying it forward with courage.
Hymns Based on Matthew 5:44
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 5:44
"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."
— Matthew 5:44
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Courage, Christian Character, Christian Heritage, Christian witness, Communion of Saints. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 5:44 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Courage
- Christian Character
- Christian Heritage
- Christian witness
- Communion of Saints
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
I Would Be True
Closing Hymn
Faith of Our Fathers
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Matthew 5:44
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Sermon Courage
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Reflection Hymn I Would Be True
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Closing Hymn Faith of Our Fathers
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
I Would Be True began as Howard Arnold Walter's compact personal creed rather than as a conventional doctrinal hymn.