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Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 919 hymnals Scripture: John 1:51 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 family, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 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." 4 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: Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Commitment & Dedication; Invitation; Love Our Love to God; Walk with God; Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Commitment & Dedication; Invitation; Joy; Love Our Love to God; Mercy; Ministry & Service; Obedience; Walk with God Used With Tune: HALTON HOLGATE

The Summons

Author: John L. Bell, b.1949 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43 First Line: Will you come and follow me Topics: Challenge of Gospel; Commissioning; Commitment; Conversion; Discipleship; Faith; Fear; Jesus Christ; Life in Christ, Christian Life; Love of God for Us; Mission; Petition, Prayer; Reign of God, Kingdom; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Social Concern Used With Tune: KELVINGROVE

Blessed Assurance

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,053 hymnals Scripture: John 1:51 First Line: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Refrain First Line: This is my story Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. 2 Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight. Angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain] 3 Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blessed, watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain] Topics: Trust and Guidance; Assurance; Heart--Surrender of Used With Tune: ASSURANCE

Con Voz Benigna

Author: T. M. Westrup Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-51 First Line: Con voz benigna te llama Jesús Refrain First Line: Hoy te con vida Used With Tune: [Con voz benigna te llama Jesús]

Come and See

Author: Marilyn Houser Hamm Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 1 First Line: Come and see, come and see Topics: Know Epiphany/Ministry and Teaching of Christ; Vocal Options Descants; Songs in Other Languages Greek Used With Tune: [Come and see, come and see] Text Sources: Sing and Rejoice, 1979

Alleluia to Jesus who died on the tree

Meter: 11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: John 1:51 First Line: As Jacob with travel was weary one day Lyrics: 1 As Jacob with travel was weary one day, at night on a stone for a pillow he lay; he saw in a vision a ladder so high that its foot was on earth and its top in the sky: Refrain: Alleluia to Jesus who died on the tree, and has raised up a ladder of mercy for me! 2 This ladder is long, it is strong and well-made, has stood hundreds of years and is not yet decayed; many millions have climbed it and reached Sion's hill; by faith many millions are climbing it still: [Refrain] 3 Come let us ascend! All may climb it who will; for the angels of Jacob are guarding it still: and remember, each step that by faith we pass o'er, some prophet or martyr has trod it before: [Refrain] 4 And when we arrive at the haven of rest we shall hear the glad words, 'Come up hither, ye blest, here are regions of light, here are mansions of bliss'. O who would not climb such a ladder as this? [Refrain] Topics: Proper 11 Year A; St. Michael and All Angels Used With Tune: JACOB'S LADDER Text Sources: !8th century

Just as I Am, Without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,105 hymnals Scripture: John 1:46 Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou biddest me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 4 Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 5 Just as I am, Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down; Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Amen. Topics: Commitment; Confession; Forgiveness; Penitence; Sin; Life in Christ Repentance and Forgiveness Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun

Appears in 1,797 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49-51 Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where-e'er the Sun Does his successive Journeys run; His Kingdom stretch from Shore to Shore, Till Moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 Behold the Islands, with their Kings, And Europe her best Tribute brings; From North to South the Princes meet, To pay their Homage at his Feet. 3 There Persia, glorious to behold, There India shines in Eastern Gold; And barb'rous Nations at his Word Submit, and bow, and own their Lord. 4 For him shall endless Pray'r be made, And Praises throng to crown his Head; His Name like sweet Perfume shall rise With ev'ry Morning Sacrifice. 5 People and Realms of ev'ry Tongue Dwell on his Love with sweetest Song; And Infant-Voices shall proclaim Their early Blessings on his Name. 6 Blessings abound where e'er he reigns, The Pris'ner leaps to loose his Chains; The Weary find eternal Rest, And all the Sons of Want are blest. 7 Where he displays his healing Power, Death and the Curse are known no more; In him the Tribes of Adam boast More Blessings than their Father lost. 8 Let every Creature rise and bring Peculiar Honours to our King; Angels descend with Songs again, And Earth repeat the loud Amen.

Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 553 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-51 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts, true source of life, our lives sustain; from the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to you again. 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood; you rescue those who on you call: to those yet seeking, you are good; to those who find you, all in all. 3 We taste of you, the living bread, and long to feast upon you still. We drink from you, the fountain-head, our thirsty souls from you we fill. 4 Our restless spirits long for you, however may our lot be cast, glad when your gracious smile we view, blessed when our faith can hold you fast. 5 Jesus, forever with us stay: make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away; shed through the world your holy light. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Yearning; Bread Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell

Meter: Irregular Appears in 396 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49 First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep: [Refrain:] Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. 2 They lookèd up and saw a star, shining in the east, beyond them far; and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the north-west, o'er Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three, full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain] 6 Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord, that hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with his blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English traditional carol