The Cry of the Poor =================== w&m: John Foley, S.J., 1978 [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. [Refrain] [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. [Refrain] [Verse 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. [Refrain] [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. [Refrain]