The Worshiping Church ‎#668

668. 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,
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 (c. 1724)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Mark 8:38
  ;
  1 Corinthians 16:13
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:12
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:12
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:3
  ;
  Hebrews 11:36-37
• Topic: The Christian Life: Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Challenge; Spiritual Conflict; Resolve; Witnessing

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas A. Arne (1762)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major