The Cyber Hymnal ‎#7990

7990. 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?

Refrain:
In the name of Christ the King,
Who hath purchased life for me,
Thro’ grace I’ll win the promised crown,
Whate’er my cross may be.

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]

4 Since I must fight if I would reign;
Increase my courage, Lord.
I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy Word. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: A Soldier Of The Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1721-4)
• Author (refrain): Ira Sankey
• Refrain First Line: In the name of Christ the King
• Language: English
• Source: Appended to Watts's Sermons, published 1721-4, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Am I a soldier of the cross]
• Composer: Ira David Sankey
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain