Holy Fortitude

Verse 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?

Verse 2

Must I be carried to the skies on flow'ry beds of ease, while others fought to win the prize, and sailed thro' bloody seas?

Verse 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?

Verse 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.

Verse 5

The saints in all this glorious war shall conquer, though they die; they see the triumph from afar by faith's discerning eye.

Verse 6

When that illustrious day shall rise, and all Thine armies shine in robes of vict'ry thro' the skies, the glory shall be Thine.