The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#172

172. 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 Galilæan 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 Thine obedience,
Serve and love Thee best of all.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
• Title: Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult
• Author: Cecil Frances (Humphreys) Alexander (1852, a.)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Trinity Season; Trinity, Fifth Sunday; Consecration; Following Christ; Love to Christ

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William Herbert Jude (1887)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Key: B♭ Major