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H-275Am I A Soldier Of The Cross

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H-275Am I A Soldier Of The Cross

Hymnal: Hymns for Worship (Revised) (No. 275) · Tune: ARLINGTON (Arne) · Meter: 8.6.8.6 · Key: G Time: 3/4

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Warfare - Spiritual

Written By

  • Isaac Watts, 1724

Composed By

  • Thomas Augustus Arne, 1762

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Words and Music in the Public Domain.

Cleared for Use:Pending

Lyrics

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?

Verse 2

Must I be carried by the skies

On flowery beds of ease,

While others fought to win the prize,

And sailed thru bloody seas?

Verse 3

Are there no foes for me to face?

Must I not stem the flood?

Is this dark world afraid to grace,

To help me on to God?

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.

Scriptural Foundations

Preference: NASB 2020
  • 2 Timothy 2:3

    3Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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Recommended by: Jim Duke

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