Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #600 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Matthew 9:9 First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult Lyrics: 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 Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and work and fam'ly,
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 work and hours of ease,
still he 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. Topics: Invitation and Response; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Invitation of; Discipleship; Earthly concerns; Following Christ; Invitation and Response; Sin Languages: English Tune Title: GALILEE
Jesus Calls Us