Manhattan Scripture Songs: Am I A Soldier of the Cross

Am I A Soldier of the Cross

by Isaac Watts, Dan Walter

Intro - slow: E E D D A A E E (repeat)

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Verse 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb,

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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,

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While others fought to win the prize, and sailed through bloody seas?

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CHORUS: Sure I must fight if I would reign; increase my courage, Lord.

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I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain, supported by Thy Word.

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Verse 2 Thy saints in all this glorious war, shall conquer, though they die;

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They see the triumph from afar, by faith’s discerning eye.

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When that illustrious day shall rise, and all Thy armies shine

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In robes of victory through the skies, the glory shall be Thine.

(CHORUS)

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Bridge: Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood?

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Is this vile world now a friend to grace to help me on to God? NO!

(CHORUS TWICE)

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Ending: Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb?

Manhattan Scripture Songs