Main message: Emulate the great faith of those who have come before us.

Bible references:

• V1. "In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword" (Hebrews 11:35-38)

• V2. "free" (John 8:36)

• V3. "preach thee" (Mark 16:15)

Keywords: faith, fathers, hearts, Word, holy, death, strive, thee, truth, free, love, strife, love, life

Interpretation notes:

• The melody contains slurs. 

• The climactic chorus starts with repeated high D-flats and sustains the high register. 

• The last phrase descends.

• One can sing solemnly and sincerely.