Trinity Hymnal ‎#425

425. 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 heav'n 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
• Alterer: Benjamin Francis (1787)
• Author: Joseph Grigg (1765)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Mark 8:38
  ;
  Luke 9:26
• Topic: Christ: The Light; Christ: Saviour; Christian Life: Faith in Christ; Gratitude; Need for Christ or God

Tune Information

• Name: BROOKFIELD
• Composer: Thomas B. Southgate (1855)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major