Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Verse 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?

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Verse 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?

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Verse 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?

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Verse 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.

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Verse 5

Thy saints in all this glorious war
Shall conquer though they die;
They see the triumph from afar,
With faith’s discerning eye.

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Verse 6

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