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Jesus Is Calling

Fanny Crosby (1883) • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 4:18-21

Verse 1

Jesus is tenderly calling thee home- Calling today, calling today; Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam Farther and farther away?

Chorus

Calling today, Calling today, Jesus is calling, Is tenderly calling today.

Verse 2

Jesus is calling the weary to rest- Calling today, calling today; Bring Him thy burden and thou shalt be blest- He will not turn thee away.

Chorus

Calling today, Calling today, Jesus is calling, Is tenderly calling today.

Verse 3

Jesus is waiting; O come to Him now- Waiting today, waiting today; Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow- Come, and no longer delay.

Chorus

Calling today, Calling today, Jesus is calling, Is tenderly calling today.

Verse 4

Jesus is pleading; O list to His voice- Hear Him today, hear Him today; They who believe on His name shall rejoice- Quickly arise and away.

Chorus

Calling today, Calling today, Jesus is calling, Is tenderly calling today.

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