The history surrounding the hymn "Faith of our Fathers" by Frederick William Faber. Includes biographical information about the author, literary structure and musical characteristics of the hymn, and suggestions for explaining the hymn to elementary students.

The history surrounding the hymn "O God, Our Help in Ages Past," by Isaac Watts. Includes some biographical information about the author.

The history surrounding the hymn "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee" by Bernard of Clairvaux. Includes biographical information about the author, literary structure and musical characteristics of the hymn, and suggestions for explaining the hymn to elementary students.

The history surrounding the hymn "Now Thank We All Our God," by Martin Rinkart. Includes biographical information about the author, literary structure and musical characteristics of the hymn, and suggestions for explaining the hymn to elementary students.

The history surrounding the hymn "A Mighty Fortress is our God" by Martin Luther.

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History of Faith of our Fathers

Betty Yoder July 10, 2018

The history surrounding the hymn “Faith of our Fathers” by Frederick William Faber. Includes biographical information about the author, literary structure and musical characteristics of the hymn, and suggestions for explaining the hymn to elementary students.

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