The Worshipbook ‎#642

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

6 Till sons of men shall learn your love,
And follow where your feet have trod;
Till glorious from your 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 (1903, alt. 1972)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 17:1-2
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Other Observances: Mission; Other Observances: Stewardship; Other Observances: World Peace

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Composer (attributed to): Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815