Together in Song ‎#608

608. 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 human grief and 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 see
the sweet compassion of your face.

5 O Master, from the mountain side
make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
among these restless throngs abide,
and 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
• Author: Frank Mason North, 1850-1935 (alt.)
• Meter: 88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 2:17-18
  ;
  Hebrews 4:14-16
  ;
  Luke 19:39-44
  ;
  Matthew 10:38-42
• Topic: City; Compassion; Consolation; Healing; Jesus Christ: Humanity; Maundy Thursday; Ministry of God's People; Repentance; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Matthew; Social Justice; Witness to Community

Tune Information

• Name: FULDA
• Composer (attributed to): William Gardiner, 1770-1853
• Meter: 88.88
• Key: A Major
• Source: W. Gardiner's 'Sacred Melodies', Vol. II, 1815