The Cry Of The Poor

Intro: (Capo 2) Em - D - Bm - Em - C - D - Em

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


           C         D           Em   C      G      Am        Bm  Bm7
1. I will bless the Lord at all times;  His praise ever in my mouth,

           F     B          Em   C        Am7      Bm         Em
   Let my soul glory in the Lord, for He hears the cry of the poor.


2. Let the lowly hear and be glad: the Lord listens to their pleas,
   And to hearts broken He is near, for He hears the cry of the poor.


3. Ev'ry spirit crushed He will save; will be ransom for their lives;
   Will be safe shelter for their fears, for He hears the cry of the poor.


4. We proclaim the greatness of God, His praise ever in our mouth;
   Ev'ry face brightened in His light, for He hears the cry of the poor.