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Christ Is Calling

Author: Rue Porter

Roland Rudolph Porter born in Arkansas, died in Missouri. He was a preacher in Churches of Christ in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. He is the author of at least four hymnals: Crowning Praise, No. 2 (1941), Favorite Songs of the Church (1948), Church Praises (1952), and Singing His Praises (1957). Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/17/2022) Monty Lynn, from History of the Restoration Movement website (accessed 9/20/2022) Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Boundless grace is now extended
Title: Christ Is Calling
Author: Rue Porter (1940)
Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: To the sinner Christ is calling
Copyright: © 1940, by Stamps-Baxter Music & Ptg. Co. in "Golden Key"

Timeline

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

Golden Key #15

Hymns of Praise and Devotion #128

Sacred Songs of the Church #412

The Church Hymnal #15

Exclude 3 pre-1979 instances
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