Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#61

61. 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 sounding,
Saying, "Christian, follow me."

2. Brothers Simon, 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 your mercies,
Savior, may we hear your call,
Give our hearts to your obedience,
Serve and love you best of all.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
• Title: Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1853)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:18-20
• Topic: Epiphany
• Notes: Text by Irish poet Cecil Frances Alexander, from Hymns for Public Worship (1853), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANDREW
• Composer: Edward H. Thorne (1875)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Incipit: 33234 365
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Tune ST ANDREW by English organist Edward H. Thorne, from Hymns Ancient & Modern, Rev. & Enl. Ed. (1875).