Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. ‎#a289

a289. 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 ev'ning 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 heaven 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.

7 Till then--nor is the 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
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895
• Topic: The Catechism: The Redeemer
• Notes: Author from Index: J. Grigg

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