Frederick W. Faber (1814–1863) was an English theologian and hymn writer who converted from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism. Deeply moved by the history of Christian martyrs who suffered and died for their faith during the Reformation, he wrote 'Faith of Our Fathers' in 1849. Faber wanted to remind believers of the courage of their ancestors, urging them to keep their faith alive in the face of modern skepticism and to winsomely share God's truth with love, kindness, and 'virtuous life'.