Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#632

632. 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 through 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1721-24)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 16:13
• Topic: The Church on Mission: Perserverance; Courage; Perseverance

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas A. Arne (1762)
• Arranger: Ralph Harrison (1784)
• Meter: CM
• Key: D Major