THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(87 87) R. C. H. 500

by CECIL FRANCES ALEXANDER, 1823-95

Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult
"Come, follow me, Jesus said". Mark 1:17
Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult
Of our life's wild restless sea,
Day by day His sweet voice soundeth,
Saying, 'Christian follow me'
As, of olds, saint Andrew heard it
By the Galilean lake,
Turned from home and toil and kindred,
Leaving all for His dear sake.
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!'
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'.
Jesus call us! By thy mercies,
Saviour, make us hear thy call,
Give our hearts to thy obedience,
Serve and love thee best of all.