Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#274a

274a. 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.

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 Thine 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 (1724 Altered)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Sanctification
• Notes: First Tune

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas Augustine Arne, Mus. Doc., 1710-1778 (1762)
• Meter: C. M.