African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#407

407. Am I a Soldier of the Cross (When the Battle's Over)

1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
A follower 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 flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed through 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross (When the Battle's Over)
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Refrain First Line: And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown!
• Meter: CM with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 16:13
• Topic: The Christian Life: Victory; Conflict; Victory

Tune Information

• Name: WHEN THE BATTLE'S OVER
• Arranger: William B. Blake
• Meter: CM with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: English