Text: | Soldiers of the Cross |
Author: | I. Watts |
Tune: | [Am I a soldier of the cross] |
Composer: | T. C. O'Kane |
1 Am I a soldier of the cross,—
A foll’wer of the Lamb,—
And shall I fear to own his cause,
Or blush to speak his Name?
Refrain:
The conflict’s before us and we must arise,
To battle for Jesus, his honor defend;
Assured of a mansion and crown in the skies,
If faithful unto the end.
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? [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Am I a soldier of the cross |
Title: | Soldiers of the Cross |
Author: | I. Watts |
Refrain First Line: | The conflict’s before us and we must arise |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1885 |
Notes: | Now Public Domain. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [Am I a soldier of the cross] |
Composer: | T. C. O'Kane |
Notes: | Now Public Domain. |