562. Jesus Calls Us

1 Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
of our life's wild restless sea,
day by day his clear voice sounding,
saying, "Christian, follow me."

2 Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and toil and kindred,
leaving all for Jesus' sake.

3 Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world's golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying, "Christian, love me more."

4 In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of toil and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love me more than these."

5 Jesus calls us: by your mercies,
Saviour, may we hear your call,
give our hearts to your obedience,
serve and love you best of all.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
Title: Jesus Calls Us
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1852, alt.)
Meter: 8 7 8 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: Church in the World: Discipleship: Call; Acceptance of Christ; Biblical Places: Galilee (19 more...)
Tune Information
Name: GALILEE
Composer: William H. Jude (1874)
Meter: 8 7 8 7
Key: A♭ Major



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