Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#553

553. 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 clear voice soundeth,
Saying, 'Christian, follow me!'

2 As of St. 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.' A-men.

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
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823 - 95
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Saints' Days - Minor Festivals; The Life In Christ: Consecration; The Life In Christ: Conflict and Victory

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William Herbert Jude, 1851 - 1922
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Key: B♭ Major