Voices United ‎#681

681. 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 of life again.

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

4 O Master, from the mountainside
make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
among these restless throngs abide,
and tread the city's streets again,

5 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
• Title: Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
• Author: Frank Mason North (1903, alt.)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: The Church in the World: Commitment: Peace and Justice; Calling and Response; Church: Community in Christ; City/City of God; Commitment; Compassion; Concern; God: Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; Jesus Christ: Love of; Jesus Christ: Master; Jesus Christ: Presence; Justice; Love; Mercy; Peace (World); Poverty; Service; Suffering; Union With God/Christ; Vision/Dream; Baptism of Jesus: Year A; Lent 2: Year A; Proper 8: Year A; Proper 9: Year A; Epiphany 7: Year B; Lent 2: Year B; Proper 11: Year B; Proper 18: Year B; Proper 21: Year B; Epiphany 7: Year C; Lent 2: Year C; Easter 7: Year C; Proper 10: Year C; Proper 16: Year C; Proper 17: Year C; Proper 19: Year C; Proper 28: Year C; New Year: Year ABC

Tune Information

• Name: FULDA
• Meter: 8 8 8 8
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Gardiner's Sacred Melodies 1815