The Worshipbook ‎#439

439. 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 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."

4 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult
• Title: Jesus Calls Us
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1852, alt. 1972)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Old Testament Lesson; Service for the Lord's Day: After Offering; Other Observances: Stewardship; Other Observances: World Peace

Tune Information

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