The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#597

597. 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 night disown each radiant star;
'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! empty pride!
I'll boast a Saviour crucified;
And oh, may this my portion be,
My Saviour not ashamed of me.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Title: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Author: J. Grigg (alt. 1765)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Parochial Missions
• Notes: Tune name in index: FEDERAL STREET

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, and shall it ever be]
• Composer: H. K. Oliver
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major