The New Century Hymnal ‎#172

172. 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 that voice still calls us,
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 treasures we adore,
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,
Jesus calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love me more than these."

5 Jesus calls us! By your mercies,
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 F. Alexander (1852, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Mark 1:16-20
  ;
  Matthew 4:18-22
  ;
  John 21:15
• Topic: Discipleship; Epiphany; Gospel Call and Response; Year A: Epiphany 3; Year B: Epiphany 3; Year C: Epiphany 5; Year C: Easter 3
• Notes: Alternate setting: ST. ANDREW

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William H. Jude (1887)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: A♭ Major