Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#514

514. 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! 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.

4 Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may
When I've no guilt to wash away;
No tear to wipe, no good to crave,
No fear to quell, no soul to save.

5 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be
• Reviser: Benjamin Francis, c. 1734 - 99
• Author: Joseph Grigg, c. 1720 - 68
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent; The Life In Christ: Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: FEDERAL STREET
• Composer: Henry K. Oliver, 1800 - 85
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major