The Summons (John Bell) KELVINGROVE

Vs 1
Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don't know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known?
Will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?

Vs. 2
Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare, Should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?

Vs 3.
Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the pris'ners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean, and do such as this unseen?
And admit to what I mean in you and you in me?

Additional verses available

(I have heard this song done at many different tempos. I've always preferred it a little slower so you can enjoy the words. This is just slightly below the 52bpm that was indicated in the sheet music)

John Bell, copyright 1987, The Iona Community. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission of GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent. Music: Traditional Scottish melody

[GigiWolf-wi]

Students are listening to your music as they wrote in class today.😇

[georgerohrs]

Beautiful. I wish all churches could have such inspiring music to accompany the mass. Churches would be packed again.

[kellyjohnson]

I have always loved this when I was singing this for church I was could not control the thats just how this song touches my now the tears are welling learned that I have to do some mental preparation before i sing

[mariemenard]

I first sung this hymn when I went back to church. It’s a calling, it spoke to what brought me back. When I sing or hear it, I get a little overcome because it speaks to something fundamental to my being. This is a beautiful rendition! Thank you. ❤️

[deborahmillette]

Love this song learned to sing it because of you and we sang it at choir just a few weeks ago and it causes me to want to serve God even more ✝️🙏🏽❤️ thank you 🙏🏽

[calistasworld]

I sang this song our choir. Btw my choir is only adults and I’m the only child in that choir. Lol

[carolynd]

I've Loved this song from the first time I heard it. It speaks to me. If we, as Christ's family, had the dedication to Simply follow Christ, to live and love like Christ, we wouldn't be afraid to answer the calls God makes on our hearts, our world would definitely be a better place. And more would come to know the love of Jesus Christ.

[etelbik]

Lyrics (continuation):

Will you love the 'you' you hide
If I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside
And never be the same?
Will you use the faith you've found
To reshape the world around,
Through my sight and touch and sound
In you and you in me?

Lord, your summons echoes true
When you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you
And never be the same.
In your company I'll go
Where your love and footsteps show.
Thus I'll move and live and grow
In you and you in me.

[sesmusicministry]

Your videos have been a blessing to our music ministry! Thank you for doing what you do!

[MrGbolagun]

Beautiful voice. The Lord continues to bless you as you continue to sing for His glory. Amen🙏.

[moerbesam]

I love this song….the words are so tender 🙏

[jimhlee]

so beautiful. thank you for the healing tune. i pray for all neighbors listening this song

[antoniomoyal]

You bring me closer to God, Chris, thank you so much.

[bobtendy]

I have to be honest--I never liked this song until I watched this video. Simple and well played. It gets the point across so much better than all the "production" numbers. Great job, Chris.

[johne]

Blame my Scots DNA, but I love this hymn, and I greatly enjoy your rendition. We sang it yesterday at our local Methodist church.

[johnokruta]

As usual, just a very beautiful rendition, Chris! Every time I have to rehearse for Mass I always look for your videos to practice and sing along with! 👍

[MrMathjordan]

So beautiful. Jesus is calling. Wow. Thanks for this very much!!!

[carladietz]

Thank you so much for a remarkably pure offering of this hymn.

[mattbenmusic]

I will be singing this song this comming sunday. Thank you Chris

[lindaceniceros]

I Love Love Love this Song it’s beautiful ❤️