The New Praiseworthy ‎#234

234. Ashamed of Jesus

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?
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.
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.

2 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.
Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may
When I've no guilt to wash away;
No tears to wipe, no good to crave,
No fears to quell, no soul to save.
Till then- nor is my boasting vain-
Till then I boast a Savior 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
• Title: Ashamed of Jesus
• Author: Joseph Grigg
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916

Tune Information

• Name: [Jesus, and shall it ever be]
• Composer: E. O. Excell
• Incipit: 33333 44444 44443
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1914, by E.O. Excell.