| Verse 1 |
D G
May he defend the cause
Bm A
Of the poor of the people,
D G Asus A
Deliverance to the children of the needy,
D G/B
And crush the head of the oppressor!
D/F# G
May they fear you while the sun
D Em Asus A
Endures, throughout all generations
| Verse 2 | D G Bm A D G Asus A
May all kings fall down before him, all you nations
Serve him! For he delivers those in need
When he calls, the poor and him who has no helper.
May His fame endure forever!
| Chorus |
D Em G A
Shepherd to the weak, Father to the Fatherless
D Em Bm A
In power you are meek, You guide us in the wilderness
D/F# G Bm G
Redeemer of my soul, Redeemer of my soul
| Verse 3 |
He has pity on the weak, He rescues the needy,
From oppression and strokes of violence
He redeems their life, and precious in his sight.
Is the blood of the innocent cry
| Bridge |
D/F# G
May his name ever endure
D/F# G
His fame continue as the sun!
D/F# G
Blessed the Lord, of Israel,
D/F# G
Who alone does wondrous things
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