Choral Akari Archive

Jesus Calls Us o'er the Tumult

Hymn Information

Folder: Sung in the Philippines and Original Tunes, no. 18
Tune used, name: 'Visayan Flores de Mayo tune'
Composer: from a traditional Visayan Flores de Mayo tune; adapted by myself on May 6, 2022
Lyricist: Alexander, Cecil Frances (1818–1895); written in 1852
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Resources and Audios

Sheet music, project file and MIDI:

Audio files (separate parts for Lead, Accompaniment I, Accompaniment II and Bass):

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Representative Text

1
Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
of our life's wild restless sea,
day by day his clear voice sounding,
saying, "Christian, follow me."

2
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."

3
Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and work and family,
leaving all for his dear sake.

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,
Saviour, may we hear your call,
give our hearts to your obedience,
serve and love you best of all.