Hen Ffydd ein tadau, byw yw hi Er gwaethaf carchar, cledd a thân; O fel y cura'n c'lonnau ni Pan glywom glod ei henw glân! Hen Ffydd ein tadau, byddwn ni Hyd angau'n gywir fyth i ti. Ein tadau mewn cadwynau caeth Oedd eto â'u calonnau'n rhydd; O am y nerth i ni eu plant Fel hwythau farw dros y Ffydd. Hen Ffydd ein tadau, eriol Mair A ddyg yn ôl i ti ein tir; A thrwy wirionedd Duw ei hun Bydd Cymru eto'n rhydd yn wir. Hen Ffydd ein tadau, carwn ni Bob câr a gelyn heb wahân; Drwy gariad y pregethwn di, Drwy eiriau mwyn a bywyd glân.cyf. T Gwynn Jones 1871-1949 Tôn: Melita (John Bacchus Dykes 1823-76) |
The old Faith of our fathers, living is she In spite of prison, sword and fire; O how our hearts beat When we heard the acclaim of her holy name! Old Faith of our fathers, we shall be Until death, forever true to thee. Our fathers in captive chains Still had their hearts free; O for the strength for us their children Like them to die for the Faith. Old Faith of our father, 'twas the advocacy of Mary That brought back to thee our land; And through the truth of God himself Shall Wales again be truly free. Old Faith of our fathers, we love Every friend and enemy without distinction; Through love we preach thee, Through gentle words and holy life.tr. 2020 Richard B Gillion |
Faith of our fathers, living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword, O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word! Faith of our fathers! holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free; And blest would be their children's fate, If they, like them should die for thee. Faith of our fathers, we will strive To win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God Mankind shall then indeed be free. Faith of our fathers, we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife, And preach thee, too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life.Frederick William Faber 1814-63 Jesus and Mary 1849 |