A Soldier of the Cross

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?

In the name of Christ the King

Who hath pur­chased life for me

Thro’ grace I’ll win the pro­mised crown

Whate’er my cross may be.

Must I be car­ried to the skies

On flow­ery beds of ease

While oth­ers fought to win the prize

And sailed through bloody seas?

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?

Since I must fight if I would reign;

Increase my cour­age

Lord.

I’ll bear the toil

en­dure the pain

Supported by Thy Word.