Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#509

509. 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 voice is sounding,
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 your mercy,
Saviour, make us 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
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  1 John 5:21
  ;
  John 14:15
  ;
  John 21:15-17
  ;
  John 21:22
  ;
  Luke 18:18-30
  ;
  Mark 1:16-18
  ;
  Mark 10:17-31
  ;
  Matthew 4:18-19
  ;
  Matthew 19:16-30
• Topic: Life in Christ: Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; St. Andrew

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANDREW
• Composer: Edward Henry Thorne (1834-1916)
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: C Major