Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#429

429. 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 your 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 your tears.

3 From tender childhood's helplessness,
From human grief and burdened toil,
From famished souls, from sorrow's stress,
Your heart has never known recoil.

4 The cup of water giv'n for you
Still holds the freshness of your grace;
Yet long these multitudes to view
The strong compassion in your face.

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

6 Till all the world shall learn your love,
And follow where your feet have trod;
Till glorious from your heaven above,
Shall come the city of our God.

Text Information

• First Line: Where cross the crowded ways of life
• Title: Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
• Author: Frank M. North, 1850-1935 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Society; City; Love

Tune Information

• Name: WALTON
• Meter: L M
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: W. Gardiner, Sacred Melodies, 1815