609 ~ Am I a Soldier of the Cross?
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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?
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Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, Whilst others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas?
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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?
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Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word.
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Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer, though they die; They see the triumph from afar, With faith's discerning eye.
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When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine.