The Cyber Hymnal ‎#725

725. The Call of the Christ

1. The call of the Christ rings out today,
Who will make reply?
For labor, or service, or battle fray,
Or seeking the lost who have gone astray,
O Master, I’m ready to go or stay—
Here am I!

Refrain
Here am I for service, whatsoe’er it be;
I am waiting orders, Master, now from Thee;
I have heard Thy summons from dark Calvary,
And I gladly answer, Master, here am I!

2. The call of the Christ rings sweet and clear,
Who will make reply?
Thy calling, O Master, today I hear,
And gladly will follow Thee, far or near;
With Thee as my Leader, no harm I fear,
Here am I! [Refrain]

3. The call of the Christ is now for you,
Will you make reply?
I’m waiting, O Master, Thy will to do;
Count me on the side of the brave and true,
I’ll follow Thee all of the battle thro’,
Here am I! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The call of the Christ rings out today
• Title: The Call of the Christ
• Author: William Charles Poole (1914)
• Refrain First Line: Here am I for service, whatsoe'er it be
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [The call of the Christ rings out today]
• Composer: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
• Incipit: 35555 51653 21253
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain