Listen, God Is Calling
Listen, God is calling
The hymn reflects Lutheran understanding of vocation as God's call to all believers in their various stations of life. It emphasizes both the privilege of being chosen by God and the corresponding responsibility to respond faithfully in witness and service.
History & Background
Written by Richard Levisohn in 1981, this hymn was first published in the Lutheran Book of Worship supplement materials and subsequently included in Lutheran Service Book (2006). The text emphasizes God's active call to discipleship and faithful Christian witness.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 821
- Lutheran Service Book — 833
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 553
- Voices Together — 575
- With One Voice — 712
Bulletin Note
Richard Levisohn's 1981 hymn brings renewal-era attention to the Lutheran doctrine of vocation, reminding believers that God calls all the baptized to faithful witness in their particular stations of life.
Preaching Connection
This hymn amplifies the Gospel's promise that God's gracious call precedes and enables our response, grounding daily vocation not in self-effort but in the privilege of being chosen by God.
Themes
God's calling Discipleship Mission and evangelism Response to grace Christian vocation