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Text:Jesus, and Shall it Ever Be
Author:J. Grigg
Tune:FEDERAL STREET
Composer:Henry K. Oliver

235. 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: J. Grigg
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Consecration; Loyalty
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: FEDERAL STREET
Composer: Henry K. Oliver
Meter: L. M.
Key: F Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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