Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#74

74. 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 oh! may this my glory be,
That Christ is not ashamed of me!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Alterer: Joseph Grigg, 1728 (?)-1768
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Light; Christ: Morning Star; Confession: Of Christ; The Godhead: The Son; Morning: Star; Star: Morning; Light: Christ our

Tune Information

• Name: RUSSIA
• Composer: D. Bortnianski, 1751-1828
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: C Major