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Text: | Am I a Soldier of the Cross |
Author: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |
Tune: | ARLINGTON |
Composer: | Thomas A. Arne, 1710-1778 |
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?
2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
Or sailed through blood 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 see the triumph from afar,
By faith they bring it nigh.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all Thy armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies,
The glory shall be Thine.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Am I a soldier of the cross |
Title: | Am I a Soldier of the Cross |
Author: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |
Meter: | CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2011 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | The Christian Life: Loyalty and Courage; Conflict; Victory |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ARLINGTON |
Composer: | Thomas A. Arne, 1710-1778 |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | F Major or modal |