A Soldier of the Cross

I am a soldier of the cross.

Its call bids me to give my life

And take up danger, toil, and strife.

All this to drain away my dross

For I am a soldier of the cross.

I am a soldier of the cross.

I daily pursue the highest aim

To glorify, exalt that Name.

All else of mine I count as loss,

For I am a soldier of the cross.

I am a soldier of the cross.

What call can this world have on me?

I travel upward steadily

E'en when I face the stormy toss

For I am a soldier of the cross.

I am a soldier of the cross.

For I was dead as dead can be

Yet Jesus gave Himself for me.

How can I waver when He paid the cost

To make me a soldier of the cross.

I am a soldier of the cross.

One day I will reach my prize

And then I'll see with my own eyes

It was well worth any earthly loss

To be a soldier of the cross.

(by Lauren)