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Text:Am I a Soldier of the Cross?
Author:Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Tune:ARLINGTON
Composer:Thomas A. Arne, 1710-1778

457. 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 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 Sure I must fight, if I would reign;
Increase my courage, Lord;
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy word.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross?
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Language: English
Publication Date: 1957
Topic: Warfare, Christian; The Christian Way of Life: Stewardship and Service
Tune Information
Name: ARLINGTON
Composer: Thomas A. Arne, 1710-1778
Key: G Major



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