GOD PAUSE- Jan. 24 Jesus Calls Us; oer the Tumult, ELW 696 Jesus calls us; oer the tumult of our lifes wild, restless sea, day by day his clear voice sounding, saying, Christian, follow me: As of old Saint Andrew heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and toil and kindred, leaving all for Jesus sake. Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain worlds 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 calls us! By your mercy, Savior, may we hear your call, give our hearts to your obedience, serve and love you best of all. Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander (1818-1895) wrote Jesus Calls Us; oer the Tumult for Saint Andrews Day and the gospel texts about Jesus call. This hymn relates nicely to this weeks theme of Gods call to love me more. The first verse reminds us of the literally and figuratively rough seas Jonah encountered when he ran from Gods call. All four fishermen Christ called were well-acquainted with rough seas; verse 2 sometimes reads apostles rather than only Andrew. The final verses remind us of the texts emphases on solely trusting and responding to God above all else. Alexander, an Irish laywoman, responded to Gods call by writing approximately 400 hymns and poems, mostly for children. Additionally, she and her sister shared Gods love by operating a school for children who were deaf and, therefore, ones whom society might have considered the least of these. The sale of her successful childrens hymnal helped fund this school. Merciful God, we extol your clear voice that calls us to love and follow you. Yet many times we let the din of our daily lives drown out your call; forgive us. Thank you for your servants, such as the apostles and Cecil, who heard and responded to your calls. Together, laypeople and clergy, let the Christian Church unite in sharing your love with all people. Amen. Mary Simonson Clark Redeemers Ministry Team & Adjunct Instructor, Social Work, Augsburg College Minneapolis, Minn. Master of Arts in Theology/Master of Social Work, 2007 Piano accompaniment
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 13:34:05 +0000
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