The song was written by North American Sister of Mercy, schoolteacher and retreat-leader Suzanne Toolan RSM (b 1927). The tune was first published in 1970, while these words were published in 1986. The overall song has subsequently been published as The Call, partnered with How Brightly Deep by Rosemary O'Sullivan.
A Spanish translation, Dos Pescadores, has also been made by Jorge Lockward (b 1965).
With meter 8.6.8.6 D with refrain, Toolan composed the tune for the verses, while the chorus is a 16th century English tune which was harmonised by John Stainer (1840-1901). The combined tune is simply called LEAVE ALL THINGS. This has a 6/8 time signature, and in the key of Emin, the first few notes are B, EFG FED E.
A Spanish translation, Dos Pescadores, has also been made by Jorge Lockward (b 1965).
With meter 8.6.8.6 D with refrain, Toolan composed the tune for the verses, while the chorus is a 16th century English tune which was harmonised by John Stainer (1840-1901). The combined tune is simply called LEAVE ALL THINGS. This has a 6/8 time signature, and in the key of Emin, the first few notes are B, EFG FED E.
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Examples
Solo singer, self-accompanied on piano:
Solo singer self-accompanied on organ, recorded during a church service:
Small group, piano backing, live recording:
Small group with praise band - slightly jazz style accompaniment:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1 Two fishermen, who lived along the Sea of Galilee ...
Chorus:
Leave all things you have and come and follow me,
and come and follow me.
2. And as he walked along the shore ‘twas James and John he’d find ...
3. O Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John beloved one ...
4. And you, good Christians, one and all who’d follow Jesus’ way ...
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