The Book of Praise ‎#760

760. 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 woman's grief, man's burdened toil,
from famished souls, from sorrow's stress,
your heart has never known recoil.

4 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.

5 O Saviour, from the mountain side,
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 Mason North, 1860-1935 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Matthew 9:36
  ;
  Matthew 10:42
  ;
  Matthew 14:14
  ;
  Matthew 17:1-20
  ;
  Matthew 25:31-46
  ;
  Mark 6:34
  ;
  Mark 9:2-29
  ;
  Mark 9:41
  ;
  Luke 9:28-43
• Topic: City / City of God; Grace; Gratitude; Jesus Christ: Healer and Teacher; One Life in Christ: Mission; Recessionals; Social Concerns / Social Justice; Tears / Weeping; Water; Work
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WALTON (FULDA)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Willliam Gardiner's Sacred Melodies 1815
• Copyright: Public Domain