Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #239 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal First Line: Jesus is tenderly calling you home Refrain First Line: Calling today Lyrics: 1 Jesus is tenderly calling you home,
Calling today, calling today,
Why from the sunshine of love will you roam
Farther and farther away?
Refrain:
Calling today,
Calling today,
Jesus is calling,
Is tenderly calling today.
2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest,
Calling today, calling today,
Bring Him your burden and you shall be blest;
He will not turn you away. [Refrain]
3 Jesus is waiting, O come to Him now,
Waiting today, waiting today,
Come with your sins, at His feet lowly bow;
Come, and no longer delay. [Refrain]
4 Jesus is pleading, O list to His voice:
Hear Him today, hear Him today,
They who believe on His name shall rejoice;
Quickly arise and away. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Invitation; Surrender Scripture: Hebrews 3:15 Languages: English Tune Title: CALLING TODAY
Jesus Is Tenderly Calling You Home (Jesus Is Calling)