African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#482

482. 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 through 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 16:13-14
• Topic: Bible--Word of God; Conflict; Cross: of the believer; Jesus Christ: His Cross; Jesus Christ: Shepherd and Lamb; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thomas A. Arne, 1710-1778
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major