Victory Songs ‎#296

296. Am I a Soldier?

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 thro' 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 Since 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?
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Devotional Songs; Atonement and the Cross; Warfare and Victory
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Am I a soldier of the cross]
• Composer: Thos. A. Arne
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.