This setting of Ps 34 is by . It can be purchased for download at .
We sing it a lot and frequently largely acapella and also even slower than written. Try it some time. The verses being a little faster than the refrain is a difficult trick to pull off and risks causing an acceleration in tempo over the course of the song. The original can be heard . keeps the tempo the same but adds gorgeous spanish guitar. Actually Youtube has a lot of pretty good versions to listen to, which is most unusual.
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Refrain The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord. Verse 1 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. Refrain Verse 2 Let the lowly hear and be glad: the Lord listens to their pleas; and to hearts broken, God is near, who will hear the cry of the poor. Refrain Verse 3 Ev’ry 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. Refrain Verse 4 We proclaim your greatness, O God, your praise ever in our mouth; ev’ry face brightened in your light, for you hear the cry of the poor. Refrain
© John Foley and NALR 1978.