Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#225

225. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Title: Jesus, And Shall It Ever Be
• Author: Joseph Grigg (1765)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Following Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, and shall it ever be]
• Composer: H. K. Oliver
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major