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620. Where cross the crowded ways of life

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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 strong compassion of thy face.

4 O Master, from the mountain-side
make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
among these restless throngs abide,
O tread the city's streets again:

5 Till all shall come to learn thy love,
and follow where thy feet have trod;
till glorious from thy heaven above
shall come the city of our God.

Text Information
First Line: Where cross the crowded ways of life
Author: Frank Mason North, 1850-1935
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Proper 8: Year A; The City
Copyright: Copyright owner untraced
Tune Information
Name: ST BARTHOLOMEW
Composer: Henry Duncalf (c. 1762)
Meter: LM
Key: B♭ Major



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