The New Century Hymnal ‎#543

543. Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life

1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
where sound the cries of clan and race,
Above the noise of selfish strife,
O Christ, we hear your voice of grace.

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 your tears.

3 From tender childhood's helplessness,
from human grief and burdened toil,
From famished souls, from sorrows' stress,
we know your heart does not recoil.

4 The cup of water given for you
still holds the freshness of your grace;
Yet long these multitudes to view
the deep compassion of your face.

5 O Savior, 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 all shall learn compassion's might,
And follow where your feet have trod,
Till glorious from your realm of light
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 (1903, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Luke 19:41
  ;
  Revelation 22:20
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Presence of; Pain and Suffering; Service; Year A: Proper 8; Year C: Easter 7

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY (GARDINER)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815