The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7362

7362. 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 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: When the Battle's Over
• Author: Isaac Watts (1721-4)
• Refrain First Line: And when the battle's over
• Language: English
• Source: Appended to his Sermons, published 1721-4
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: This version adds a refrain to Watt's original hymn, "Am I a Soldier of the Cross."

Tune Information

• Name: [Am I a soldier of the cross]
• Arranger: Will­iam B. Blake, Sr.
• Incipit: 51133 54334 32215
• Key: G Major
• Source: English tune
• Copyright: Public Domain