The Lord is a hope for all the oppressed In times of trouble and need To all who will come and trust in His name Their refuge and strength He will be The needy will not be forsaken And the hope of the poor will not die For God who is mighty in judgment Does not forget their cry Arise, O my Lord and answer my call My heart cries out to be heard! I've no other hope than Your gracious love I trust and cling to Your word The needy will not be forsaken And the hope of the poor will not die For God who is mighty in judgment Does not forget their cry The Lord has heard our cry! The Lord has heard our cry! The Lord has not forsaken us The Lord has heard our cry! So sing out to God who sits on the throne Proclaim his marvelous ways! Our rescue has come! For all he has done We offer our lives in praise! The needy will not be forsaken And the hope of the poor will not die For God who is mighty in judgment Does not forget their cry The Lord has heard our cry! The Lord has heard our cry!