The Hymnal 1982 ‎#549

549. Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult

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1 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea,
day by day his clear voice soundeth,
saying, "Christian, follow me;"
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.
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."
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."
"Christian, love me more than these."

5 Jesus calls us! By thy mercies,
Savior, may we hear thy call,
give our hearts to thine obedience,
serve and love thee best of all.
serve and love thee best of all.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 (alt.)
• Meter: 87. 877
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANDREW (Hurd)
• Composer: David Hurd, b. 1950
• Meter: 87. 877
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Copyright © 1983, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.