Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#352

352. 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,
Or sailed through blood 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 Thy 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: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Perseverance; Courage, Christian; Duty; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Toil, daily: Christian; Soldiers of Christ; Temptation; Saints: Triumphant

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Dr. Thomas A. Arne, 1710-1779
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal