Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #849 (1972) Refrain First Line: And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown! 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?
Refrain:
And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown!
Yes, we shall wear a crown!
Yes, we shall wear a crown!
And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown
In the new Jerusalem.
Wear a crown, wear a crown,
Wear a bright and shining crown.
And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown
In the new Jerusalem.
2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flow'ry beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sail'd thro' 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? [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] Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Life Fight of Faith Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 Languages: English Tune Title: BATTLE HYMN
Am I a Soldier of the Cross