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Text:Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be
Alterer:Benjamin Francis, 1734-1799
Author:Joseph Grigg, c. 1720-1768
Tune:FEDERAL STREET
Composer:Henry K. Oliver, 1800-1885

288. Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be

1 Jesus, and shall it ever be,
A mortal man ashamed of Thee?
Ashamed of Thee, whom angels praise,
Whose glories shine through endless days?

2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far
Let evening blush to own a star;
He sheds the beams of light divine
O'er this benighted soul of mine.

3 Ashamed of Jesus! just as soon
Let midnight be ashamed of noon;
'Tis midnight with my soul till He,
Bright, Morning Star, bid darkness flee.

4 Ashamed of Jesus! that dear Friend
On whom my hopes of heaven depend!
No; when I blush, be this my shame,
That I no more revere His name.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
Title: Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be
Author: Joseph Grigg, c. 1720-1768
Alterer: Benjamin Francis, 1734-1799
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: Dedication and Consecration; Invitation; Testimony
Notes: Alternate tune: DUKE STREET
Tune Information
Name: FEDERAL STREET
Composer: Henry K. Oliver, 1800-1885
Meter: LM
Key: F Major or modal



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