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['Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me"]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Asa Hull Incipit: 55123 23111 76712

Author: R. G. Staples Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me" Refrain First Line: Tis Jesus calls, that voice so sweet Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis Jesus calls, “Come unto me,” Thou weary one, when sins distress; At morn and eve bend thou the knee, And freely all thy guilt confess. Chorus: ‘Tis Jesus calls, that voice so sweet, Invites thee all thy grief to lay Down at the cross, His love entreat, And learn of Him, the Living Way. 2 ‘Tis Jesus calls, “Come unto me,” His voice oft whispers in thy ear; Though heavy-laden, “Come to me,” And cast thy ev’ry care. [Chorus] 3 ‘Tis Jesus calls; though racked with pain, He’ll soothe thy anguish, give thee peace; Thou’lt seek all other helps in vain; The gospel only can release. [Chorus] 4 ‘Tis Jesus calls! O, now be wise, Relent, O heart of stone, relent! Accept the offered sacrifice, And of thy sins at once repent. [Chorus] Topics: Invitations to Christ Used With Tune: [Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me"]

Instances

Published text-tune combinations (hymns) from specific hymnals

The Saviour's Call

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #172 (1885) First Line: Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me" Refrain First Line: Tis Jesus calls, that voice so sweet Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis Jesus calls, “Come unto me,” Thou weary one, when sins distress; At morn and eve bend thou the knee, And freely all thy guilt confess. Chorus: ‘Tis Jesus calls, that voice so sweet, Invites thee all thy grief to lay Down at the cross, His love entreat, And learn of Him, the Living Way. 2 ‘Tis Jesus calls, “Come unto me,” His voice oft whispers in thy ear; Though heavy-laden, “Come to me,” And cast thy ev’ry care. [Chorus] 3 ‘Tis Jesus calls; though racked with pain, He’ll soothe thy anguish, give thee peace; Thou’lt seek all other helps in vain; The gospel only can release. [Chorus] 4 ‘Tis Jesus calls! O, now be wise, Relent, O heart of stone, relent! Accept the offered sacrifice, And of thy sins at once repent. [Chorus] Topics: Invitations to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me"]

The Savior's Call

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: Garlands of Praise #100 (1876) First Line: 'Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me" Refrain First Line: 'Tis Jesus call, that voice so sweet Topics: Anniversary Languages: English Tune Title: ['Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me"]

The Saviour's Call

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: The Gem of Gems #106 (1881) First Line: 'Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me" Refrain First Line: 'Tis Jesus call, that voice so sweet Languages: English Tune Title: ['Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me"]

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Asa Hull

1828 - 1907 Composer of "[Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me"]" in Gospel Praise Book. Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry

R. G. Staples

b. 1833 Author of "The Saviour's Call" in Gospel Praise Book. Robert Griffin Staples. He was born Robert Griffin on January 24, 1833 in Washington DC. Both of his parents died in a carriage accident when he was an infant; he was then adopted by his mother's sister, Mary Ann King, and her husband, Samuel Johnson Staples and he was given the name Robert Griffin Staples. He was a captain in the Union Army during the Civil War and after the war was promoted to Major. He then worked as chief clerk in the Portsmouth United States Navy Yard. Religion was an important part of his life, as well as music. He died June 20, 1891 in Portsmouth, VA. Dianne Shapiro, from Jean Brickey (great-granddaughter)