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 From tender childhood’s helplessness,
from woman’s grief, man’s burdened toil,
from famished souls, from sorrow’s stress,
your heart has never known recoil.
3 The cup of water given for you still
holds the freshness of your grace;
yet long these multitudes to view
the sweet compassion of your 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 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 | |
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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. |
Publication Date: | 1985 |
Topic: | Christian Church: Mission of the Church |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | GARDINER |
Meter: | L.M. |
Incipit: | 51712 56711 17627 |
Key: | A♭ Major |
Source: | Wm. Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815 |