Evangelical Lutheran Worship 696. Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult

Evangelical Lutheran Worship‎#696

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 As of old Saint Andrew 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 mercy,
Savior, 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; o'er the Tumult
Author:	Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895
Meter:	8 7 8 7
Language:	English
Publication Date:	2006
Topic:	Invitation; Vocation, Ministry; Stewardship (3 more...)