Common Praise ‎#233a

233a. 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 As of old Saint Andrew 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,
that we love him more than these.

5 Jesus calls us: by thy mercies,
Saviour, make us 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
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Thessalonians 1:9
  ;
  Mark 1:16-18
  ;
  Matthew 4:18-20
• Topic: Saints: St. Andrew; Epiphany II: Year A; Epiphany II: Year B; Fifth Sunday Before Lent: Year C; Proper 5: Year A; Proper 7: Year B

Tune Information

• Name: ST ANDREW
• Composer: E. H. Thorne, 1834-1916
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: C Major