The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#454

454. Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
A follow'r 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 flow'ry 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 vain world a friend to grace,
To help me on to God?

4 Nay, 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 view 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 (1724)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Sanctification; Christian Soldiers; Spiritual Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas Augustine Arne (1762)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major