Together in Song ‎#589

589. 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 voice is sounding,
saying, 'Christian, follow me':

2 As of old, Saint 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.'

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 your mercies,
Saviour, 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
• Author: Cecil Francis Alexander, 1818-95 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  John 21:15-25
  ;
  Mark 1:16-20
  ;
  Matthew 4:18-22
• Topic: Advent; Commitment; Decision for Christ; Our Love to God; Personal Response to Jesus; Pilgrimage; Saints Days and Holy Days: Apostles; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Andrew; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Peter

Tune Information

• Name: ST CATHERINE
• Composer: Samuel Flood Jones, 1826-95
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: E♭ Major