Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#471

471. 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 Never! For Jesus is my Friend,
On whom my hopes of heav'n depend.
He sheds the beams of light divine
O'er this benighted soul of mine.

3 Jesus! May this my glory be:
That He is not ashamed of me!
The Lamb of God, my Savior slain,
Has washed me clean from sin's dark stain.

4 Jesus, the name which we adore,
O make us love Thee more and more!
Thy godness, Jesus, now we sing,
True Man and God, our loving King!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus! And shall it ever be
• Title: Jesus! And Shall It Ever Be
• Author (st. 1): I. J. Grigg, c. 1722-68 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Contentment: Lilies of the Field; Trinity 15
• Source: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary, 1996, sts. 2-4
• Copyright: Stanzas 2-3 © 1996 Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary.
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune MENDON or FEDERAL STREET

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