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460 | Church Book#461 | 462 |
Text: | Am I a soldier of the Cross |
Author: | Watts |
Tune: | MARTYRDOM |
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,
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 see the triumph from afar,
By faith they bring it nigh.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise
And all Thine 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 |
Author: | Watts (1709, a.) |
Meter: | C. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1890 |
Topic: | The Christian Life: Watchfulness and Fidelity |
Notes: | Alternate tune: #82 or #225 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | MARTYRDOM |
Meter: | C. M. |
Key: | A Major |
Notes: | Composer from index: Hugh Wilson, 18- |