| Song | What Means This Eager, Anxious Throng |
| Content Description | What Means This Eager, Anxious Throng is a reflective Christian hymn that draws attention to the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice as crowds gather in worship and remembrance. The song points to the cross of Jesus and invites believers to understand the reason for the gathering—His suffering, love, and redemption. Its reverent lyrics encourage contemplation of Calvary and gratitude for salvation. As a traditional worship hymn, it continues to inspire Christians seeking meaningful hymn lyrics centered on the cross, redemption, and the saving work of Christ. |
| Album | Christian Hymnal – Series 2 |
| Genre | Praise & Worship |
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| Publisher / Copyrights | John Wesley’s Collection of Hymns |
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| Tags | Christian hymn, worship song, traditional hymn, Good Friday, church worship |
| Theme(s) | Cross of Christ, Salvation, Worship, Redemption, Calvary |
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What Means This Eager, Anxious Throng,
Which Moves With Busy Haste Along,
These Wondrous Gatherings Day By Day,
What Means This Strange Commotion, Pray?
Ln Accents Hushed The Throng Reply,
“Jesus Of Nazareth Passeth By!”
Who Is This Jesus? Why Should He
The City Move So Mightily?
A Passing Stranger, Has He Skill
To Charm The Multitude At Will?
Again The Stirring Tongues Reply,
“Jesus Of Nazareth Passeth By! “
Jesus! ‘Tis He Who Once Below
Mans Pathway Trod, ‘Mid Pain And Woe,
And Burdened Ones Where’er He Came
Brought Out Their Sick And Deaf And Lame;
The Blind Rejoiced To Hear The Cry,
“Jesus Of Of Nazareth Passeth By”
Again He Comes! From Place To Place
His Holy Footsteps We Can Trace;
He Pauses At Our Threshold, Nay,
He Enters, Condescends To Stay;
Shall We Not Gladly Raise The Cry?
“Jesus Of Nazareth Passeth By.”
Ho! All Ye Heavy-Laden, Come;
Here’s Pardon, Comfort, Rest, And Home;
Ye Wanderers From A Father’s Face,
Return, Accept His Proffered Grace!
Ye Tempted, There’s A Refuge Nigh,
“Jesus Of Nazareth Passeth By.”
But If You Still His Call Refuse
And All His Wondrous Love Abuse,
Soon Will He Sadly From You Turn,
Your Bitter Prayer For Pardon Spurn;
“Too Late, Too Late!” Will Be Your Cry,
Jesus Of Nazareth Has Passed By.
