Refrain (R) – Congregation
♪ This poor man called; | the Lord has heard him. ♪
Verse 1 (C) – Cantor/Soloist
♪ I will bless the Lord | at all times, |
his praise | always on my lips; |
in the Lord | my soul shall make its boast. |
The humble shall hear | and be glad. ♪
R:
♪ This poor man called; | the Lord has heard him. ♪
Verse 2 (C) – Cantor/Soloist
♪ The Lord turns his face | against the wicked, |
to destroy their remembrance | from the earth. |
The just call | and the Lord hears, |
and rescues them | in all their distress. ♪
R:
♪ This poor man called; | the Lord has heard him. ♪
Verse 3 (C) – Cantor/Soloist
♪ The Lord is close | to the broken-hearted; |
those whose spirit | is crushed he will save. |
The Lord ransoms | the souls of his servants; |
those who hide in him | shall not be condemned. ♪
R:
♪ This poor man called; | the Lord has heard him. ♪