Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Jesus and shall it ever be
Topic: Gospel/Faith and Repentance
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: LM
Tune: Stonefield
Hymn Number: 276
Page Number: 105, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsJesus, and shall it ever be,
A mortal man ashamed of thee?
Ashamed of thee whom angels praise,
Whose glory shines 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 morning be ashamed of noon!
'T is midnight with my soul till he,
Bright Morning Star, bid darkness flee.
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.
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.
Till then--nor is my boasting vain--
Till then I'll boast a Savior slain!
And oh! may this my glory be,
That Christ is not ashamed of me!
His institutions would I prize,
Take up my cross, the shame despise--
Dare to defend his noble cause,
And yield obedience to his laws.