Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #573 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 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?
2 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?
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 view the triumph from afar,
and seize it with their eye.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
and all thine armies shine
in robes of vict'ry through the skies,
the glory shall be thine.
Topics: Perseverance; The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Christians Triumph of; Resurrection of Believers; Tribulation and Suffering Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MARLOW
Am I a Soldier of the Cross