Ashamed of Christ, my soul disdains

Verse 1

Ashamed of Christ! our souls disdain The mean, ungen'rous thought; Shall we disown that Friend whose blood To man salvation brought?

Verse 2

With the glad news of love and peace, From heaven to earth He came; For us endured the painful cross, For us despised the shame.

Verse 3

At His command let us submit Ourselves without delay; Our lives--yea, thousand lives of ours-- His love can ne'er replay.

Verse 4

To bear His name--His cross to bear-- Our highest honor this! Who nobly suffers for Him now, Shall reign with Him in bliss.