The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 295. Am I a soldier of the cross

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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,
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.

5 Thy saints in all this glorious war
Shall conquer, tho' they die:
They view 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 vict'ry through the skies,
The glory shall be Thine.

Text Information
First Line:	Am I a soldier of the cross
Title:	Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Author:	Isaac Watts (1674-1748) (1720)
Meter:	C.M. 8.6.8.6.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1972
Scripture:	1 Corinthians 16:13
Topic:	Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life: Fight of Faith
Notes:	Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. I Cor. 16:13.

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