605. Jesus, and can it ever be

1 Jesus, and can it ever be,
A mortal man ashamed of thee!
Blush at the thought, ye rich and poor;
Bow at his footstool and adore!

2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far
May evening blush to own a star:
Ashamed of Jesus! just as soon
May midnight be ashamed of noon.

3 Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may,
When I've no crimes to wash away;
No tears to wipe, no joys to crave,
No fears to quell, no soul to save!

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.

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First Line: Jesus, and can it ever be
Author: Gregg
Meter: L. M.
Publication Date: 1873
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: The Christian Life: Consecration and Activity; Not Ashamed of Jesus
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