Am I a Soldier of the Cross? (Christian Soldier) 57

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Composer: James P. Carrell, 1821
Alto: Wilson Marion Cooper, 1902
Poet: Isaac Watts, 1724
Meter: Common Meter Double (8,6,8,6,8,6,8,6)

		Stanza		Poetry Source by First Line
1		Am I a soldier of the cross, A follow'r of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name? Must I be carried to the skies On flow'ry beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sailed thru bloody seas!		Am I a Soldier of the Cross,, Stanzas 1 & 2
2		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? 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,, Stanzas 3 & 4