Hear Him Calling

Representative Text

1 Are you staying, safely staying,
In the tender Shepherd's peaceful folds?
No, I'm straying, sadly straying,
On the lonely mountains, dark and cold.

Refrain:
On your ear his loving tones are falling,
For he seeks you, wheresoe'er you roam.
Hear him calling, sweetly calling,
As he bids his wand'ring sheep come home.

2 Are you hearing, gladly hearing,
How he bid his folded flock rejoice?
No, I'm fearing, sadly fearing,
I have followed far the stranger's voice. [Refrain]

3 Are you roaming, longer roaming,
In the cold, dark night of doubt and sin?
No, I'm coming, quickly coming!
Open door, make haste to let me in. [Refrain]


Source: Christian Hymns: for every purpose in worship #365

Author (attributed to): J. H. Martin

Late 19th Century. Martin was a minister. http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/r/t/martin_jh.htm  Go to person page >

Author: M. B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Are you staying, safely staying
Title: Hear Him Calling
Author: M. B. C. Slade
Author (attributed to): J. H. Martin
Language: English
Refrain First Line: On your ear His loving tones are falling
Copyright: Public Domain

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