The Celebration Hymnal

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Am I a Soldier of the Cross

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.

WORDS: Isaac Watts
MUSIC: Thomas A. Arne
Theme: Walking with God: Spiritual Conflict and Victory