The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#849

849. 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?

Refrain:
And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown!
Yes, we shall wear a crown!
Yes, we shall wear a crown!
And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown
In the new Jerusalem.
Wear a crown, wear a crown,
Wear a bright and shining crown.
And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown
In the new Jerusalem.

2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flow'ry 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? [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross
• Title: Am I a Soldier of the Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Refrain First Line: And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown!
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 2:3
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Life: Fight of Faith
• Notes: Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. II Tim. 2:3.

Tune Information

• Name: BATTLE HYMN
• Arranger: William M. Blake (arr.)
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6. with Ref.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: M.M. 96