Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 936 hymnals Matching Instances: 404 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 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.
Topics: The Christian Life Christian Service; Calling; Love For Christ of God Scripture: Matthew 4:19-20 Used With Tune: GALILEE
Jesus Calls Us