Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#304

304. Jesus Call Us, O'er the Tumult

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
• Title: Jesus Call Us, O'er the Tumult
• Author: Cecil F. Alexander (1852, alt.)
• Meter: 87.87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:18-20
  ;
  Matthew 4:18-20
  ;
  Mark 1:16-20
• Topic: Commitment, Discipleship and Service

Tune Information

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

Text Information:

Cecil Humphreys' marriage to William Alexander, later archbishop of Armagh, brought together two people with superb literary talents. This hymn was inspired by the call of the disciples in Matthew 4:18-20