Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #351 (2001) Meter: 10.8.10.7 with refrain Topics: Admonition; God His Faithfulness; God Love and Mercy; Invitation; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ His Name First Line: Jesus is tenderly calling thee home Refrain First Line: Calling today, Calling today Lyrics: 1 Jesus is tenderly calling thee home -
Calling today, calling today;
Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam
Farther and farther away?
Refrain:
Calling today,
Calling today,
Jesus is calling,
Is tenderly calling today.
2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest -
Calling today, calling today;
Bring Him thy burden and thou shalt be blest -
He will not turn thee away. [Refrain]
3 Jesus is waiting; O come to Him now -
Waiting today, waiting today;
Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow -
Come, and no longer delay. [Refrain]
4 Jesus is pleading; O list to His voice -
Hear Him today, hear Him today;
They who believe on His name shall rejoice -
Quickly arise and away. [Refrain]
Scripture: John 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: CALLING TODAY
Jesus Is Calling