Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#180

180. I'm not ashamed to own my Lord

1 I’m not ashamed to own my Lord,
Or to defend His cause,
Maintain the honor of His Word,
The glory of His Cross.

2 Jesus, my God! I know His Name,
His Name is all my trust;
Nor will He put my soul to shame,
Nor let my hope be lost.

3 Firm as His throne His promise stands,
And He can well secure
What I’ve committed to His hands
Till the decisive hour.

4 Then will He own my worthless name
Before His Father’s face,
And in the New Jerusalem
Appoint my soul a place.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I'm not ashamed to own my Lord
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917

Tune Information

• Name: DEDHAM
• Composer: William Gardiner (1812)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major