Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #335 (1888) Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a solider of the cross,
A followers 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.
5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war,
Shall conquer, though they die;
They view the triumph from afar,
And seize it with their eye.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all thine armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies,
The glory shall be thine. Topics: Christians Encouragements; Courage; Cross of Christ Bearing Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
The Warfare