Trinity Hymnal ‎#491

491. 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 sweet voice soundeth,
Saying, "Christian, follow me."

2 As, of old, apostles 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 thine obedience,
Serve and love thee best of all.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1852)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:19-20
  ;
  Luke 14:33
• Topic: Calling; Christian Life: Christian Service; Love: For Christ or God; Obedience

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William H. Jude (1887)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: B♭ Major