The New Church Hymnal ‎#36

36. 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 Thy voice, O Son of Man!

2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
On shadowed thresholds fraught with fears,
From paths where hide the lures of greed,
We catch the vision of Thy tears.

3 The cup of water giv'n for Thee
Still holds the freshness of Thy grace;
Yet among these multitudes to see
The sweet compassion of Thy 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 sons of men shall learn Thy love,
And follow where Thy feet have trod:
Till glorious from Thy heav'n 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 M. North
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Love: God's Love; God: The Son; Grace & Mercy; Healing

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies