The Clark Sisters - You Heard My Cry Lyrics
Lyrics
Lead Twinkie
You heard my cry and wipe tears from my eyes
You heard my cry and wipe tears from my eyes
All:
You heard my cry and wipe tears from my eyes
You heard my cry and wipe tears from my eyes
Verse:
Delivered me when I was in trouble
You strengthen me when I wasn't able
(Twinkie): Oh, oh, oh
(All): Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,oh, oh,oh,oh,oh,oh,oh
Bridge
My daughters just trust me you can depend on me (repeat as desired)
My children just trust me you can depend on me
(repeat as desired)
Vamp:
You heard me everytime I pray
You kept me each and everyday
You heard me everytime I pray
You kept me each and everyday
Ending:
You heard me (you heard me) everytime I pray
You kept me (you kept me) each and everyday
(repeat 2x)
For the rest of my life I'll give you praise, praise
Video
You Heard My Cry (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
The live rendition of "You Heard My Cry" by The Clark Sisters, released on March 18, 2017, stands as a powerful testament to divine faithfulness, a sonic declaration born from deep wells of experience and unshakeable belief. This track transcends a mere musical performance, serving instead as a profound worship experience that invites all who encounter it into an intimate reflection on God’s unwavering presence through life’s tumultuous seasons. It is a song that doesn’t just articulate faith; it embodies it, drawing from a rich heritage of spiritual fortitude.
At its core, "You Heard My Cry" is a deeply personal yet universally resonant narrative of divine intervention and comfort. The song speaks to the raw vulnerability of human suffering—the moments when tears flow freely, when one feels utterly overwhelmed and incapable. It then shifts to an emphatic proclamation of God's response: His attentiveness, His deliverance, and His strengthening power. This journey from anguish to assurance is the bedrock of Christian experience, depicting a God who is not distant or indifferent but intimately involved in the lives of His children. The lyrics capture the essence of a soul's desperate plea met with a divine embrace, transforming moments of weakness into demonstrations of God's steadfast love.
The song’s profound message of divine attentiveness echoes countless biblical assurances, starting with the repeated declaration, "You heard my cry and wipe tears from my eyes." This sentiment immediately brings to mind the compassionate nature of God, who collects every tear and hears every plea. Psalm 34:17-18 affirms, "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." The wiping away of tears is not just a present comfort but a future promise, as Revelation 21:4 declares, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." This connects personal experience to ultimate redemption, highlighting God's continuous care.
Further deepening this truth, the song proclaims, "Delivered me when I was in trouble, You strengthen me when I wasn't able." This speaks directly to the providential hand of God in times of crisis and personal inadequacy. Throughout Scripture, we find instances of God delivering His people from overwhelming circumstances, just as He promises in Psalm 91:15, "He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him." The strengthening of the weak is another cornerstone of God's character; Isaiah 40:29 powerfully states, "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak," a promise fulfilled in the believer's life, enabling them to say with Paul, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13). The spontaneous vocalizations of "Oh, oh, oh" in this section reflect a visceral, almost inexpressible awe at such divine power at work in one's life.
The bridge offers a tender, direct assurance from God Himself: "My daughters just trust me you can depend on me / My children just trust me you can depend on me." This profound shift in perspective from human testimony to divine declaration underscores God's unwavering reliability. It's an invitation to lean fully on His character, echoing Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." This powerful interjection reminds us that God's faithfulness is not based on our strength, but on His own unchangeable nature, as emphasized in Hebrews 13:5, "God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"
The vamp solidifies this understanding of God's constant presence and protection: "You heard me everytime I pray, You kept me each and everyday." This reinforces the accessibility of God through prayer and His daily preservation. First John 5:14-15 assures us, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him." Furthermore, God's daily keeping is a theme woven throughout the Psalms, with Psalm 121:7-8 declaring, "The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." It is this perpetual watchfulness and engagement that fosters a deep sense of security and gratitude.
The song culminates in a natural outpouring of commitment and worship: "For the rest of my life I'll give you praise, praise." This final declaration transforms the experience of divine intervention into a lifelong vow of adoration. Having witnessed God's mercy and might, the believer’s heart is moved to ceaseless praise, aligning with Psalm 145:2, "Every day I will praise you and extol your name forever and ever." "You Heard My Cry" is not merely a reflection on past blessings; it is an active encouragement for today and a powerful directive for the future, inspiring all who engage with it to confidently trust in a God who not only hears every cry but also consistently delivers, strengthens, and sustains, compelling a lifetime of thanksgiving.