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Psalm 34 - The Cry of the Poor. Responsorial Psalm on 8/9/2015 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Voice and guitar: Richard Schletty. Piano: Sr. Anne Becker. Recorded with a Zoom H2 digital recorder. I used SoundSoap to reduce the fan and AC noise.

Text: Psalm 34:2-3, 6-7, 18-19, 23; John Foley, SJ
Music: John Foley, SJ
© 1978, 1990, John B. Foley, SJ, and New Dawn Music

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Refrain
Em D Bm Em
The Lord hears the cry of the poor,
C D Em
Blessed be the Lord.

C D Em C
1. I will bless the Lord at all times
G Am Bm Bm7
with praise ever in my mouth.
F B Em C
Let my soul glory in the Lord
Am7 Bm Em
who will hear the cry of the poor.

2. Let the lowly hear and be glad;
the Lord listens to their pleas;
And to hearts broken God is near;
who hears the cry of the poor.

3. Every 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.

4. We proclaim your greatness, O God,
Your praise ever in our mouth;
Every face brightened in your light,
For you hear the cry of the poor.