“Am I a Soldier of the Cross?” Poem by Pastor Jim Byrd

To Thee Almighty Lord of all, 

This joyful song I raise; 

And with a truly thankful heart, 

I sing Thy worthy praise.

Creation, what a wondrous work, 

Reveals Thy glor’ous might; 

I see Thy greatness in the sea 

And in the sun so bright.

Thy providence mysterious, 

Performs Thy will divine; 

All things fulfill their destiny, 

By marvelous design.

But when I think of sovereign grace, 

So boundless, rich and free; 

My heart is filled with grateful praise, 

Unto the Godhead three.

For choosing and redeeming me, 

And for new life within; 

I thank Thee Lord with all my heart, 

For saving me from sin.

To the tune: “Am I a Soldier of the Cross?” (CM) 

Words by preacher Jim Byrd