Author: Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #121 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Exodus 20:3 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 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.”
3 Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and work and family,
leaving all for his dear sake.
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 mercy,
Savior, may we hear your call,
give our hearts to your obedience,
serve and love you best of all. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Galilee; Call to Discples; Idols/Idolatry; Jesus Christ Miracles; Jesus Christ Teachings of Languages: English Tune Title: GALILEE
Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult