The Hymnal ‎#313

313. 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 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 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 O may this my glory be,
That Christ is not ashamed of me.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Author: Rev. Joseph Grigg (1765)
• Alterer: Rev. Benjamin Francis (1787)
• Publication Date: 1895

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