The Evergreen ‎#48

48. Listening For The Master

1 When the world is busy round me and each wave of sorrow stirr'd,
When the thronging crowd pass by me, onward by strong impulse spurred,
I am list'ning, I am list'ning, list'ning for the Master's word,
I am list'ning, list'ning till his voice is heard.

2 When conflicting tho'ts as-sail me, and strange doctrines fill my ear,
When the sheep are all bewildered, and no trusty guide seems near,
I am list'ning, I am list'ning, till the Shepherd's voice I hear,
I am list'ning, list'ning till he doth appear.

3 When God's truth is placed before me, with its holy words of cheer,
When in vain my finite reason strives to make my meaning clear,
I am list'ning, I am list'ning, list'ning till the bridegroom speaks,
I am list'ning, I am list'ning, till his love the silence breaks.

4 List'ning ever, Jesus, keep us! may we at thy feet abide,
Ne'er beguiled by earthly vices, always waiting at thy side!
We are list'ning, we are list'ning, for thy word, our faithful guide,
We are list'ning, we are list'ning, speak and we are satisfied!

Text Information

• First Line: When the world is busy round me and each wave of sorrow stirr'd
• Title: Listening For The Master
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Source: Words from "London Christian"
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When the world is busy round me and each wave of sorrow stirr'd]
• Composer: W. T. Giffe
• Incipit: 32156 67153 11113
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.