
Author: Rev. Joseph Grigg; Rev. Benjamin Francis Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #318 (1929) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be Lyrics: 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.
5. 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.
Topics: The Christian Life Cross-Bearing Languages: English Tune Title: FEDERAL STREET
Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be?