Album: Hearts

Genre: Rock

Theme: Struggle & Surrender

About This Song:

When life overwhelms, crushes, or wears you down, this song reminds us to turn to God. Humbly bringing our prayers before Him, we can trust that He hears our cries — even if His answer is not what we expect — because He sees the full picture: your part, the part of others, and all the circumstances involved. He judges rightly and faithfully, providing a path forward for all who seek Him. The song moves from crying out to remembering God’s mighty works and lifts a song of gratitude and trust, reminding us that our tears are not wasted and that God, in His greatness and goodness, is over all.

Cry

VERSE 1
Psalm 61:1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer
Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint
Psalm 61:3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower for me
Psalm 61:4 I long to take refuge in the shelter of your wings

VERSE 2
Psalm 66:16 Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me
Psalm 66:17 I cried out to him; his praise was on my tongue
Psalm 65:5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth

VERSE 3
Psalm 88:1 Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you
Psalm 88:2 May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry
Psalm 130:1 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord
Psalm 130:2 Here my voice. Be attentive to my cry for mercy

CHORUS
Psalm 65:5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth

VERSE 4
Psalm 33:13 From heaven the Lord looks down
Psalm 33:14 He watches all who live on earth
Psalm 33:15 He who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do

ENDING
Psalm 33:15 He who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do
Psalm 65:5 You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior
Psalm 88:2 Turn your ear to my cry
Psalm 130:1 Out of the depths I cry to you
Psalm 130:2 Be attentive to my cry

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