American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#247

247. Am I A Soldier Of The Cross

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
When 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 Sure I must fight, if I would reign;
Increase my courage, Lord!
I'll bear the cross, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy Word.

5 Thy saints in all this glorious war
Shall conquer though they die;
They see the triumph from afar
With faith's discerning eye.

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 (1709, a.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: GRONINGEN
• Composer: Berthold Tours (1872)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major