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600. Jesus Calls Us

1 Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult
of our life’s wild, restless sea,
day by day his voice is sounding,
saying, “Christian, follow me.”

2 Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and work and fam'ly,
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 work and hours of ease,
still he 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
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1852)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Invitation and Response; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Invitation of (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: GALILEE
Composer: William Herbert Jude (1887)
Meter: 8.7.8.7.
Key: B♭ Major



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