hymnal 353
1. Am I a soldier of the cross, A foll'wer 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
Through grace I'll wear the promised crown, whatever my cross may be!
2. Must I be carried to the skies. On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas?
In the name of Christ the king, who hath purchased life for me
Through grace I'll wear the promised crown, whatever my cross may be!
3. 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?
In the name of Christ the king, who hath purchased life for me
Through grace I'll wear the promised crown, whatever my cross may be!
4. Sure I must fight if I would reign. Increase my courage, Lord.
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word.
In the name of Christ the king, who hath purchased life for me
Through grace I'll wear the promised crown, whatever my cross may be!
5. When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thine armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine.
In the name of Christ the king, who hath purchased life for me
Through grace I'll wear the promised crown, whatever my cross may be!