The Hymnal ‎#351

351. 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 sweet voice soundeth
Saying, "Christian, follow Me;"

2 As of old, apostles 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,
Saviour, may we hear Thy call,
Give our hearts to Thy obedience,
Serve and love Thee best of all.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
• Author: Cecil F. Alexander (1852, v. 2 line 1 alt.)
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

(No tune information)