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Text:Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Author:Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Tune:ARLINGTON
Composer:Thomas A Arnes, 1710-1778

438. Am I a Soldier of the Cross

1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
A follower of the Lamb,
And shall I fear to own His cause,
Or blush to speak His Name?

2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed thro' bloody seas?

3 Are there no foes for me to face?
Must I not stem the flood?
Is this vile world a friend to grace,
To help me on to God?

4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign:
Increase my courage, Lord;
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy word.

5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war
Shall conquer, though they die;
They see the triumph from afar,
By faith they bring it nigh.

6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all Thy armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies,
The glory shall be Thine.

AMEN.

Text Information
First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Meter: C M
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: The Call to Service
Tune Information
Name: ARLINGTON
Composer: Thomas A Arnes, 1710-1778
Meter: C M
Key: G Major or modal



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