The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor - Psalm 34

Composed by: John Foley

Refrain:
The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
Blessed be the Lord.

Verse 1

 I will bless the Lord at all times,
with praise ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the Lord,
who will hear the cry of the poor.

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Verse 2

Let the lowly hear and be glad:
the Lord listens to their pleas;
and to hearts broken, God is near,
who will hear the cry of the poor.
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Verese 3

Ev’ry spirit crushed, God will save;
will be ransom for their lives;
will be safe shelter for their fears,
and will hear the cry of the poor.
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Verse 4

We proclaim your greatness, O God,
your praise ever in our mouth;
ev’ry face brightened in your light,
for you hear the cry of the poor

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