Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#591

591. Jesus Calls Us

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,
Savior, may we hear thy call,
give our hearts to thine obedience,
serve and love thee best of all.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult
• Title: Jesus Calls Us
• Author: Cecil F. Alexander (1852; alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:19-20
  ;
  Luke 14:33
• Topic: The Christian Life: Christian Service; Calling; Love: For Christ of God

Tune Information

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