The Sacred Harp ‎#32a

32a. 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! just as soon
Let midnight be ashamed of noon;
’Tis midnight with my soul till He,
Bright morning star, bids darkness flee.

3 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.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Author: Joseph Grigg (1765)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: CORINTH
• Arranger: John Massengale (1844)
• Incipit: 13211 35555 65321
• Key: G Major