The Hymnal 1982 ‎#550

550. Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult

1 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea,
day by day his clear voice soundeth,
saying, "Christian, follow me;"

2 as, of old, Saint Andrew 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 (alt.)
• Meter: 87. 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985

Tune Information

• Name: RESTORATION
• Harmonizer: Margaret W. Mealy, b. 1922
• Meter: 87. 87
• Key: f minor
• Source: The Southern Harmony, 1835 (melody); Hymnal 1982 (harm.)