The New Christian Hymnal ‎#200

200. Jesus Is Tenderly Calling

1. Jesus is tenderly calling thee home —
Calling today, calling today;
Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam
Farther and farther away?

Refrain:
Calling today,
Calling today,
Jesus is calling, is tenderly calling today.

2. Jesus is calling the weary to rest —
Calling today, calling today;
Bring Him thy burden and thou shalt be blest;
He will not turn thee away. [Refrain]

3. Jesus is waiting; I come to Him now —
Waiting today, waiting today;
Come with thy sins; at His feet lowly bow;
Come, and no longer delay. [Refrain]

4. Jesus is pleading; O list to His voice:
Hear Him today, hear Him today;
They who believe on His name shall rejoice;
Quickly arise and away. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus is tenderly calling thee home
• Title: Jesus Is Tenderly Calling
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1883)
• Refrain First Line: Calling today
• Meter: 10 8 10 7 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Church; Means of Grace: Gospel Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: CALLING TODAY
• Composer: Geo. C. Stebbins (1883)
• Meter: 10 8 10 7 with Refrain
• Incipit: 55553 45671 17676
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1911 by Geo. C. Stebbins. Renewal. Hope Publishing Company, owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain