Jesus Calls Us
Words and music by Cecil Frances Alexander · 1852
Key of Bb · 84 BPM · 3/4 · Invitation,Discipleship · Matthew 4:19
Verse 1
Jesus calls us over the tumult
Of our life’s wild, restless, sea;
Day by day His sweet voice soundeth,
Saying, "Christian, follow Me!"
Verse 2
As of old Saint Andrew heard it
By the Galilean lake,
Turned from home and toil and kindred,
Leaving all for Jesus’ sake.
Verse 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!"
Verse 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!"
Verse 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.
Public domain. Free for churches.