I'm Not Ashamed to Own the Lord
Isaac Watts (1709) • English
Primary Scripture: Ruth 1:16
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
Firm as his throne his promise stands, and he can well secure what I've committed to his hands 'til the decisive hour.
Verse 4
Then will he own my worthless name before his Father's face, and in the new Jerusalem appoint my soul a place.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- ruth 1:16
Reference 2
- psalms 71:1
Reference 3
- psalms 89:28-29
Reference 4
- matthew 10:32
Reference 5
- matthew 25:21
Reference 6
- matthew 25:23
Reference 7
- mark 8:38
Reference 8
- luke 9:26
Reference 9
- romans 1:16
Reference 10
- romans 10:9-11