Christ in Song ‎#111

111. Ashamed of Jesus

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;
'Twas midnight with my soul till he,
Bright Morning Star, bade 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 Saivour 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: Ashamed of Jesus
• Author: Joseph Grigg
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: FEDERAL STREET
• Composer: H. K. Oliver
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.