Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #390 (2018) Meter: 10.8.10.7 with refrain First Line: Jesus is tenderly calling thee home Refrain First Line: Calling today Lyrics: 1 Jesus is tenderly calling thee home-
Calling today, calling today;
Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam
Farther and farther away?
Refrain:
Calling today,
Calling today,
Jesus is calling,
Is tenderly calling today.
2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest-
Calling today, calling today;
Bring Him thy burden and thou shalt be blest-
He will not turn thee away. [Refrain]
3 Jesus is waiting; O come to Him now-
Waiting today, waiting today;
Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow-
Come, and no longer delay. [Refrain]
4 Jesus is pleading; O list to His voice-
Hear Him today, hear Him today;
They who believe on His name shall rejoice-
Quickly arise and away. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Invitation To Christian discipleship/live in Christ; Call of Jesus Christ; Mercy of Jesus Christ; Salvation Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: CALLING TODAY
Jesus Is Calling