Author: Cecil F. Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #104 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us! — in the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea;
day by day his voice re-echoes
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 Jesus calls us — from the worship
of the vain world's golden store,
from each rival that would claim 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, make us hear your call,
give to you our heart's obedience,
serve and love you best of all. Topics: God, Saviour Growing, Teaching, Serving; Epiphany 2, Revelation The First Disciples; Christ the Friend of Sinners; Easter 4 The Charge to Peter Scripture: Mark 1:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW
Jesus calls us! — in the tumult