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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