The Cry of the Poor (Lyrics and Chords)

 







Song Title "The Cry of the Poor"
Music and lyrics by John Foley, SJ
Category: Communion

Intro:
        Em    D           Bm            Em
The Lord hears the cry of the poor
C            D        Em
Blessed be the Lord.

        C             D              Em
I will bless the Lord at all times.
      G         Am           Bm
His praise ever in my mouth.
           F       Bm           Em C
Let my soul glory in the Lord
     Am                Bm            Em
For he hears the cry of the poor.

             C      D                 Em
Let the lowly hear and be glad
        G     Am                  Bm
The Lord listens to their pleas;
            F         Bm             Em C
And to hearts broken, He is near
     Am                  Bm           Em
For He hears the cry of the poor.

        C       D                         Em
Ev'ry spirit crushed, He will save;
      G    Am                   Bm
Will be ransom for their lives;
            F     Bm                   Em  C
Will be safe shelter for their fears
     Am                  Bm            Em
For He hears the cry of the poor.

           C             D                  Em
We proclaim the greatness of God.
      G        Am            Bm
His praise ever in my mouth;
         F      Bm                     Em  C
Ev'ry face brightened in His light
     Am                Bm            Em
For He hears the cry of the poor. 



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