Text: | Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be |
Alterer: | Benjamin Francis, 1734-1799 |
Author: | Joseph Grigg, c. 1720-1768 |
Tune: | FEDERAL STREET |
Composer: | Henry K. Oliver, 1800-1885 |
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 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 heaven depend!
No; when I blush, be this my shame,
That I no more revere His name.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Jesus, and shall it ever be |
Title: | Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be |
Author: | Joseph Grigg, c. 1720-1768 |
Alterer: | Benjamin Francis, 1734-1799 |
Meter: | LM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2011 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | The Christian Life: Dedication and Consecration; Invitation; Testimony |
Notes: | Alternate tune: DUKE STREET |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | FEDERAL STREET |
Composer: | Henry K. Oliver, 1800-1885 |
Meter: | LM |
Key: | F Major or modal |