609   Am I a Soldier of the Cross?




[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
Whilst 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 of 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
With faith s discerning eye.

[6]
When that illustrious day shall rise
And all Thy armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies
The glory shall be Thine.