I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16
Words: Julia H. Johnston, in Bible Study Songs, by Bertha F. Vella & Daniel B. Towner (Boston, Massachusetts & Chicago, Illinois: Pilgrim Press, 1899), page 34.
Music: Winkler O. T. Wren (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Wren’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels), or a better one of Johnston,
I’m not ashamed of Jesus,
Nor of His blessèd Word;
The tidings of salvation
My willing heart has heard.
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Ashamed, ashamed of Jesus!
Ashamed to make Him known!
Oh, no! But let me glory
In Jesus Christ alone.
I’m not ashamed of Jesus,
His name is Lord and King;
But lowly ones may love Him,
And join His praise to sing.
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His messages of pardon,
Of truth and love and grace,
I long to bear to others,
That they may see His face.
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The bearer of good tidings
Should never be ashamed;
Let all rejoice in Jesus,
Wherever He is named.
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