Church Book ‎#445

445. 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.

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!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Author: Joseph Grigg (1738)
• Author: Benjamin Francis (1787)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: Following Christ; Sunday after Christmas; Name of Christ; New Years Day; Sundays in Lent; Passion Week
• Notes: Alternate tune: #150 or #307

Tune Information

• Name: BLENDON
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Giardini, d. 1796