O for a steadfast faith in God, assured and unashamed; The faith that moved the saints of old to face the sword and flame. O for a faith that follows God, though great may be the cost; A faith that weighs the joys to come above the pleasures lost. O for a faith that stands for truth, though none on earth applaud; A faith securely grounded in the faithfulness of God. O for a faith that presses on when earthly hope has fled. A faith that rests its claim upon the power that raised the dead! O for a faith that frames its prayer on promises unseen, A faith that views the heavenly land without a veil between. O for a faith that ventures all upon the Savior's Word! A faith that soars up from a heart that longs to please the Lord! O for a steadfast faith in God