TEXTS TUNES AUTHORS HYMNALS


Text information
Title:Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Author:Isaac Watts
Meter:8.6.8.6
Scripture:Philippians 1:30; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Corinthians 16
Topic:Courage; Zeal; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace | Strength in Tribulation
Source:Sermons, 1721-24
Language:English
First Line:Am I a soldier of the cross
Tune information
Title:ARLINGTON
Arranger:Ralph Harrison (1784)
Composer:Thomas A. Arne (1762)
Meter:8.6.8.6
Key:F Major
Media
MIDI file: UMH511.MID
Full text
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.

5.	Thy saints in all this glorious war
	shall conquer though they die;
	they see the triumph from afar,
	by faith they bring it nigh.

6.	When that illustrious day shall rise,
	and all thy armies shine
	in robes of victory through the skies,
	the glory shall be thine.