Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#173

173. 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?

Chorus:
In the name of Christ the King,
Who hath purchased life for me,
Thro' grace I'll win the promised crown,
Whate'er my cross may be.

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? [Chorus]

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? [Chorus]

4 Since I must fight if I would reign,
Increase my courage, Lord!
I'll hear the toil, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy word. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: A Soldier of the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Refrain First Line: In the name of Christ the King
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christian warfare; Cross and Crown; Service; Soldiers--Christian

Tune Information

• Name: [Am I a soldier of the cross]
• Composer: Ira D. Sankey
• Key: D Major