Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 936 hymnals Lyrics: 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 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,
that we love him more than these.
5 Jesus calls us: by thy mercies,
Saviour, make us hear thy call,
give our hearts to thine obedience,
serve and love thee best of all. Topics: Commissioning; Commitment; Discipleship; Obedience; Other Saints and Festivals Andrew the Apostle; Proper 14 Year A; Proper 5 Year A; Saints St Andrew; Saints; The Second Sunday of Epiphany Year A; The Third Sunday before Advent Year B; Vocation Scripture: John 1:35-42 Used With Tune: MARCHING
Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult