Voices United ‎#562

562. Jesus Calls Us

1 Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
of our life's wild restless sea,
day by day his clear voice sounding,
saying, "Christian, follow me."

2 Long ago apostles 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 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 your mercies,
Saviour, 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
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1852, alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Church in the World: Discipleship: Call; Acceptance of Christ; Biblical Places: Galilee; Calling and Response; Commitment; Jesus Christ: Call of; Love for God/Christ; Obedience; Vocation; Epiphany 3: Year A; Lent 2: Year A; Proper 5: Year A; Proper 14: Year A; Proper 17: Year A; Epiphany 2: Year B; Epiphany 3: Year B; Proper 7: Year B; Epiphany 5: Year C; Epiphany 6: Year C; Proper 10: Year C; Proper 14: Year C; Proper 15: Year C

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William H. Jude (1874)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: A♭ Major