It was written by Welsh composer and music educator. Pamela Motley Verrall (1915–1996) and first published by Herald Music Service in Farmborough, England, in 1970 (ref).
Later publications include
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Verrall. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are G GG G AB cAF with accompanying chords G / Em / Am / D7.
- Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #500 Church Hymnal, 5th Edition - Church of Ireland / OUP, 2000
- Singing the Faith, published by Hymns Ancient and Modern for the Methodist Church, London, 2011
- Come and Praise - BBC, 19
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Verrall. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are G GG G AB cAF with accompanying chords G / Em / Am / D7.
Downloads
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Children's choir with backing:
Singer with piano - professional recording:
Child singer with piano:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1 Would you walk by on the other side when someone called for aid? ...Chorus:
Cross over the road my friend,
Ask the Lord his strength to lend,
His compassion has no end -
Cross over the road.
2 .... When you saw a loved one stray? ...
3 ... When starving children cried? ...
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