Chalice Hymnal ‎#337

337. Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult

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

2 Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home, and toil, and kindred,
leaving all for his dear 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 thy mercies,
Savior, may we hear thy call,
give our hearts to thine obedience,
serve and love thee best of all.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
• Title: Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult
• Author: Cecil F. Alexander (1852)
• Meter: 87.87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God's Church: The Church at Worship: Invitation to Discipleship; Acceptance of Christ; Commitment; Love: For Christ; Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William H. Jude (1874)
• Meter: 87.87
• Key: A♭ Major