The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#487

487. 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 thro' 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.

5 Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may
When I've no guilt to wash away;
No tear to wipe, no good to crave,
No fears to quell, no soul to save.

6 Till then, nor is my boasting vain,
Till then I boast a Saviour slain;
And O may this my glory be,
That Christ is not ashamed of me!

AMEN.

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, 1734-1769
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: FEDERAL STREET
• Composer: Henry K Oliver, 1800-1885
• Meter: L M
• Key: F Major or modal