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 skiesOn 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 warShall 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 shineIn robes of victory through the skies,The glory shall be thine.