Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXXVIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 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 sail'd 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.
5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war,
Shall conquer tho' they die;
They see the triumph from afar,
And seize it with their eye.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all thy armies shine,
In robes of victory thro' the skies,
The glory shall be thine.
Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Fortitude; Holy Fortitude; The Christian Warfare Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Languages: English
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