The New English Hymnal ‎#200

200. 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 voice is 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 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,
'Christian, love me more than these'.

5 Jesus calls us! By thy mercies,
Saviour, may we hear thy call,
Give our hearts to thy obedience,
Serve and love thee best of all.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult
• Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: St. Andrew, Patron of Scotland: November 30th; The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper
• Notes: Alternative tune STUTTGART 48

Tune Information

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