Am I a soldier of the cross

1Am 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?

2Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas?

3Are 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?

4Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word.

5Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer though they die; They see the triumph from afar, With faith's discerning eye.

6When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thy armies shine In robes of vict'ry through the skies, The glory shall be thine.