Am I a Solider of the Cross?

This is a hymn which recently struck me as a worthwhile one to post. I love it because it asks some penetrating questions that need to be asked. Do I really expect the world to help me on to God? Watts' hymn implies a resounding, "NO! ... what was I thinking??"

Am I a Solider of the Cross? (by Isaac Watts)

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?

Must I be carried to the skies

On flow'ry 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.

P.S. I plan to try to post a hymn every week or two.