The New Christian Hymnal ‎#297

297. Jesus Calls Us

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 Galilean lake,
Turned from home and toil and kindred,
Leaving all for His dear sake.

3. 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."

4. Jesus calls us; by Thy mercies,
Savior, may we hear Thy call,
Give our hearts to Thy obedience,
Serve and love Thee best of all.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
• Title: Jesus Calls Us
• Author: Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander (1852)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William H. Jude (1887)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Incipit: 35222 51111 16123
• Key: B♭ Major