Timeless Truths ‎#338

338. Shall I Be Ashamed?

1 Shall I be ashamed of my Savior and King,
Who left His bright glory, salvation to bring?
Who was cruelly crucified, wounded, and maimed—
Of such a great Savior shall I be ashamed?

Refrain:
No, no! I’ll not be ashamed;
No, no! I’ll not be ashamed.

2 Shall I be ashamed of His wonderful word?
Or blush when the praises of Jesus are heard?
Shall the laugh of the skeptic my lips tightly seal,
Lest I my profession of Christ should reveal? [Refrain]

3 Shall I be ashamed of the people of God
Who walk in the pathway that Jesus has trod?
Shall I shrink from opposing the forces of sin,
And grieve from my bosom the Spirit within? [Refrain]

4 I’ll not be ashamed of my dear loving Lord,
Ashamed of His people, His cause, or His word;
I’ll be faithful in Jesus, His banner I’ll bear,
The joy of His kingdom forever to share. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Shall I be ashamed of my Savior and King
• Title: Shall I Be Ashamed?
• Author: Charles W. Naylor
• Author (refrain): A. L. B. (1911)
• Refrain First Line: No, no! I’ll not be ashamed
• Meter: 11.11.12.11.7.7
• Scripture:
  Mark 8:38
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:8
• Topic: Examination
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Shall_I_Be_Ashamed); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (37); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (6)

Tune Information

• Name: [Shall I be ashamed of my Savior and King]
• Composer: Andrew L. Byers (1911)
• Meter: 11.11.12.11.7.7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Shall_I_Be_Ashamed); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (37); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (6)