American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#219

219. 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 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 Morningstar, bids 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 tear to wipe, no good to crave,
No fears to quell, no soul to save.

6 Till then--nor is my boasting vain--
Till then I boast a Savior slain;
And O may this my glory be,
That Christ is not ashamed of me.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus! and shall it ever be
• Title: Jesus! And Shall It Ever Be
• Author: B. Francis (1765)
• Author: J. Grigg (1787)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH
• Composer: David D. Wood
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Source: The Hymnal, 1895