172. Jesus Calls Us, o'er the Tumult

1 Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea;
Day by day that voice still calls us,
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 Jesus' sake.

3 Jesus calls us from the worship
of the treasures we adore,
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,
Jesus calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love me more than these."

5 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.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
Title: Jesus Calls Us, o'er the Tumult
Author: Cecil F. Alexander (1852, alt.)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Discipleship; Epiphany; Gospel Call and Response (4 more...)
Notes: Alternate setting: ST. ANDREW
Tune Information
Name: GALILEE
Composer: William H. Jude (1887)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.
Key: A♭ Major



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