Hymn: Am I a Soldier of the Cross? (TIS293)

The Idahoan presents an old hymn written by Isaac Watts.

Lyrics:

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?

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?

Sure I must fight if I would reign,
Increase my courage, Lord!
I'll bear the toil endure the pain,
Supported by Thy Word!

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

When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all Thine armies shine,
In robes of vict'ry through the skies
The glory shall be thine!