
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #41 (1904) First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Refrain First Line: In the name of Christ the King Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross--
A follow'r of the Lamb?
And shall I fear to own his cause,
Or blush to speak his name?
Chorus:
In the name of Christ the King,
Who hath purchased life for me,
Thro' grace I'll win the promised crown,
Whate'er my cross may be.
2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flow'ry beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed thro' bloody seas? [Chorus]
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? [Chorus]
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. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Am I a soldier of the cross]
A Soldier of the Cross