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Text:True to the Faith
Author:Evan Stephens, 1854–1930
Tune:[Shall the youth of Zion falter]
Composer:Evan Stephens, 1854–1930

254. True to the Faith

1. Shall the youth of Zion falter
In defending truth and right?
While the enemy assaileth,
Shall we shrink or shun the fight? No!

[Chorus:]
True to the faith that our parents have cherished,
True to the truth for which martyrs have perished,
To God’s command,
Soul, heart, and hand,
Faithful and true we will ever stand.

2. While we know the pow’rs of darkness
Seek to thwart the work of God,
Shall the children of the promise
Cease to grasp the iron rod? No! [Chorus]

3. We will work out our salvation;
We will cleave unto the truth;
We will watch and pray and labor
With the fervent zeal of youth. Yes! [Chorus]

4. We will strive to be found worthy
Of the kingdom of our Lord,
With the faithful ones redeemed
Who have loved and kept his word. Yes! [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Shall the youth of Zion falter
Title: True to the Faith
Author: Evan Stephens, 1854–1930
Refrain First Line: True to the faith that our parents have cherished
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Chastity; Commitment; Courage (8 more...)
Notes: Additional scripture reference from LDS canon: Alma 53:18-21.
Tune Information
Name: [Shall the youth of Zion falter]
Composer: Evan Stephens, 1854–1930
Incipit: 51333 21433 21122
Key: G Major



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