It was written by Scottish hymnwriter and Church of Scotland minister John L Bell (b 1949) and youth minister, liturgist, writer, artist, musician Graham Maule (1958-2019) - who are/were both members of the Iona Community. It was first published in 1987.
With meter 13.13.7.7.13, it is set to a traditional Scottish tune KELVINGROVE, composer unknown.
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Solo singer with folk-style backing:
Contemporary arrangement:
Church choir with mini-orchestra accompaniment and congregation:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website.The song has five verses, each of which is five lines long. A rough outline is:
1 Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? ...
2 Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name? ...
3 Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name? ...
4 Will you love the ‘you’ you hide if I but call your name? ...
5 Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name ...
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