One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#407

407. 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 29:25
  ;
  Matthew 16:24
  ;
  Mark 8:34
  ;
  Luke 9:23
  ;
  1 Peter 5:4
  ;
  Revelation 3:21
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Christian Life, Discipleship; Spiritual Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas A. Arne, 1710-1778
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal