About F. W. Faber
Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) was an English theologian, priest, and hymn writer known for his influential contributions to the Oxford Movement in the Church of England. After a conversion to Catholicism, he became a leading figure in promoting Tractarian thought and wrote numerous hymns, including the popular "Faith of Our Fathers." Faber's works and teachings emphasized the beauty of Catholic doctrine and spirituality within the Anglican tradition.