Jesus Calls Us

This fine old hymn was written by Cecil Alexander in 1852. It is is particularly suitable for themes around Jesus calling his disciples, and our own call to salvation. I set the text to the tune STUTTGART, recording it in Epiphany 2024.
Mrs Alexander was a prolific hymnwriter and poet, and began publishing her work in her 20s. Many of her hymns are still sung today-There is a Green Hill Far Away, All Things Bright and Beautiful, and Once in Royal David's City among them. Her husband, also a poet, became the Archbishop of Armagh, and Primate of All Ireland. Two of their children were also poets.