Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#174

174. 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 ev'ning 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,
Bring Morning Star! bid darkness flee.

4 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.

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 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
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Ashamed Of Christ; Christ: Praise to; Gratitude: for the atonement; Praise: To Christ; Thanksgiving: For Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: Gregg

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