Laudes Domini ‎#409

409. "Ashamed of me"

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! 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.

4 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.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Title: "Ashamed of me"
• Author: Joseph Grigg
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Mark 8:38
  ;
  Luke 9:26
  ;
  Romans 1:16
• Topic: Ashamed of Jesus; Christ: Bread of Life; Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Communion of Saints: With Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: FEDERAL STREET
• Composer: H. K. Oliver
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.