African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#561

561. Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life

1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
Where sound the cries of race and clan,
Above the noise of selfish strife,
We hear Thy voice, O Son of man!

2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
On shadowed thresholds dark with fears,
From paths where hide the lures of greed,
We catch the vision of Thy tears.

3 The cup of water given for Thee
Still holds the freshness of Thy grace;
Yet long these multitudes to see
The sweet compassion of Thy face.

4 O Master, from the mountainside,
Make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
Among these restless throngs abide,
O tread the city's streets again,

5 Till sons of men shall learn Thy love
And follow where Thy feet have trod;
Till, glorious from Thy heaven above,
Shall come the city of our God!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Where cross the crowded ways of life
• Title: Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
• Author: Frank Mason North, 1850-1935
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 22:9
• Topic: Kingdom of God on Earth: Missions; Brotherhood; Forgiveness; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Meter: LM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815