The New Christian Hymnal ‎#318

318. 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 heav'n 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 tears to wipe, no good to crave,
No fears to quell, no soul to save.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Title: Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be?
• Author: Rev. Joseph Grigg (1765)
• Alterer: Rev. Benjamin Francis (1787)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Cross-Bearing
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: FEDERAL STREET
• Composer: Henry K. Oliver (1832)
• Meter: L M
• Incipit: 33343 5543
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.