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Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #247 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics:
1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
A foll'wer 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 flow'ry beds of ease
When 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 vain 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 cross, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy Word.
5 Thy saints in all this glorious war
Shall conquer though they die;
They see the triumph from afar
With faith's discerning 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.
Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Warfare Languages: English Tune Title: GRONINGEN
Am I A Soldier Of The Cross