609 Where cross the crowded ways of life

The Hymnal 1982 609

Where cross the crowded ways of life

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gardiner
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Frank Mason North, 1850-1935
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William Gardiner, 1770-1853
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8.8.8.8
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Sacred Melodies, 1815

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 dark with fears, from paths where hide the lures of greed, we catch the vision of thy tears.

3 The cup of water given for thee still holds the freshness of thy grace; yet long these multitudes to see the true compassion of thy face.

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

5 till all the world shall learn thy love, and follow where thy feet have trod; till glorious from thy heaven above, shall come the city of our God.

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