| Authority Text: | Am I a soldier of the cross — more ↓ |
| Authority Tune: | ARLINGTON — more ↓ |
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| First Line: | Am I a soldier of the cross |
| Title: | Am I a Soldier of the Cross? |
| Author: | Isaac Watts (c. 1724) |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Scripture: | Hebrews 11:36-37; 1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 2:3; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Mark 8:38 |
| Topic: | The Christian Life | Loyalty and Courage; Challenge; Conflict, Spirtual; Resolve; Witnessing |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
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| Tune name: | ARLINGTON |
| Composer: | Thomas A. Arne (1762) |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Key: | F Major |
| Full text |
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1 Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower 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 flowery 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. |
