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565. Jesus! and shall it ever be

Text Information
First Line: Jesus! and shall it ever be
Author: Joseph Grigg, c. 1720-1768
Author: Benjamin Francis, 1734-1799
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: The Christian Life: Discipleship and Consecration; The Church: The Gospel Call; Hymns for the Young: Discipleship and Consecration (1 more...)
Notes: This Hymn may be sung to the tune BROOKFIELD, opposite.
Tune Information
Name: MAINZER
Composer: Joseph Mainzer, 1801-1851
Meter: L.M.
Key: C Major



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