Moravian Book of Worship ‎#600

600. Jesus Calls Us

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 Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and work and fam'ly,
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 work 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
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1852)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:17-25
  ;
  Matthew 9:9
  ;
  Matthew 10
  ;
  Mark 1:16-20
  ;
  Mark 2:14
  ;
  Luke 5:27
  ;
  John 21:15-19
  ;
  Romans 12
  ;
  Ephesians 5:11
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:9
• Topic: Invitation and Response; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Invitation of; Discipleship; Earthly concerns; Following Christ; Sin

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William Herbert Jude (1887)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: B♭ Major