Jesus calls

Jesus calls us in the present,
As He called in days of old;
May we hear His message bringing,
Love and peace worth more than gold.

Jesus calls to every nation,
Soldiers, sailors, airmen all;
Those who fail, and those who prosper,
All have access to His call.

Jesus calls both men and women,
Children, students, travellers all;
Adults and the sick and well
All may answer to His call.

Jesus calls our friends and neighbours,
Playmates, workmates, unemployed;
Saints and sinners, free and prisoners,
May seek forgiveness through our Lord.

None are worthy of His goodness,
None can with His love compare;
Yet he calls us still to follow,
So that all may glory share.

Iris Holt
Church Warden Emerita