Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#299a

299a. 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 Soon shall He come with power to bless
All who do here His Name confess;
And then may this my glory be,
That He 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, 1720-1768 (1765 Altered and Abridged)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Sanctification
• Notes: First Tune

Tune Information

• Name: BLENDON
• Composer: Felice de Giardini, 1716-1796
• Meter: L. M.