The Sacred Harp ‎#57

57. 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?
Must I be carried to the skies
On flow’ry beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed through bloody seas?

2. 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?
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
• Author: Isaac Watts (1724)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTIAN SOLDIER
• Composer: F. Price (1835)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal