The Lord hears the cry of the poor Blessed be the Lord 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 The Lord hears the cry of the poor Blessed be the Lord We proclaim your greatness, O God Your praise ever in our mouth Every face brighten in Your light For You hear the cry of the poor The Lord hears the cry of the poor Blessed be the Lord