Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#382a

382a. Am I 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 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,
With faith's discerning eye.

6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all thine armies shine,
In robes of vict'ry through the skies,
The glory shall be Thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Am I soldier of the cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1721)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Sixth Sunday after Easter; Christian Life and Hope: The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: George Fraderick Handel, 1685-1759
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Public Domain.