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'The Cry' by William McDowell
Billboard-topping gospel singer William McDowell released the deluxe digital version of his latest album, The Cry, this week, with live videos to go along with wash song. The music leader, who's also a pastor, has made a career of leading people into a deeper shout of worship.
The title track of the album is a beckoning to God and a declaration of perseverance in faith. The deluxe album was released at a time where Americans were asked to take enhanced precautions and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of coronavirus. McDowell refrained from announcing the deluxe release until Friday.
“It was released during all of this news about the virus worldwide and it never felt like the right time to say anything about it,” he shared on Instagram. “The well being of everyone is far more important than trying to ‘promote’ something so I didn’t say a word. However, I want you to be able to see this worship experience.”
The following is the power charged words of the song, “The Cry.”
There is a cry
That comes from our hearts
To the One who can satisfy it all
He will answer when we call
There is a sound
Released from the depths of our souls
To the One who holds it all
He will answer when we call
So we cry with humble expectation
We cry with a sound of desperation
We'll cry 'til we get Your attention
Lord, come have Your way
And show us Your glory
We won't stop until we see it!
We want to see
Hearts on fire, burning desire for You
Broken chains
Healing all over this room
Revival
You hear our cry