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Text:Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:ARLINGTON
Composer:Thomas A. Arne

728. 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
While 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Topic: Walking with God: Spiritual Conflict and Victory
Tune Information
Name: ARLINGTON
Composer: Thomas A. Arne
Meter: C.M.
Key: Dā™­ Major



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