Church Book ‎#461

461. Am I a soldier of the Cross

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

• 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: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #82 or #225

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYRDOM
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Hugh Wilson, 18-