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Calling

I heard the Savior calling, In accents sweet and low

Author: Fred P. Morris
Tune: [I heard the Savior calling]
Published in 5 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 I heard the Saviour calling
In accents sweet and low;
For ever calling, calling,
And yet I would not go.

Refrain:
O strange to say, I turned away
From One who loved me so.

2 I heard the Saviour calling
So clear above the din;
Forever calling, calling,
“O say, may I come in?” [Refrain]

3 I heard the Saviour calling
With pity so divine;
Forever calling, calling,
It reached this heart of mine. [Refrain]

Source: Alexander's Hymns No. 3 #89

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Author: Fred P. Morris

Born in Ballarat, Australia; died in Parkville, Australia Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: I heard the Savior calling, In accents sweet and low
Title: Calling
Author: Fred P. Morris
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O strange to say, I turned away
Publication Date: 1908
Copyright: Public Domain
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Alexander's Gospel Songs No. 8 #29

Alexander's Gospel Songs No. 8 #29
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Alexander's Hymns No. 3 #89

Alexander's Hymns No. 3 #89
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Alexander's Hymns No. 4 #31

Alexander's Hymns No. 4 #31

Gospel Truth in Song #d28

Gospel Truth in Song #d28
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The Gospel in Song #119

The Gospel in Song #119
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