Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1815
Compiler: John Thompson et al
Publisher/Printer: Looker and Wallace
First Line: Jesus and shall it ever be
Topic: Rejoicing in God
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 111
Page Number: 095, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsJesus! And shall it ever be,
A mortal man asham'd of thee!
Asham'd of thee, who angels praise,
Whose glories shine thro' endless days.
Asham'd of Jesus! Sooner far
Let ev'ning blush to own a star;
He sheds the beams of light divine,
O'er this benighted soul of mine.
Asham'd of Jesus! just as soon
Let midnight be asham'd of noon;
'Tis midnight with my soul, till he,
Bright morning star, bid darkness flee.
Asham'd 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.
Asham'd of Jesus! yes I amy,
When I've no guilt to wash away,
No tears to wipe, no good to crave,
No fear to quell, no soul to save.
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 asham'd of me.
His institutions I will prize,
Take up my cross-the shame despise,
Dare to defend his noble cause,
And yield obedience to his laws.