Intro
D G D G

Verse 1
D                     G          D D/F#    G
You have chosen the poor to be rich in faith
D                     G                    Asus A
You have chosen the weak to shame the strong
                    Bm           
So pour out Your mercy  
          G     D    G     A
On the ones who know their need
                   Bm                             
Pour out Your father's love 
E                   Asus A
On the fatherless children

Chorus
D               A  
 Lord of the poor
Bm             A                 D
 God of the weak and helpless ones
D                   A  
 Stretch out Your arm  
Bm            Asus A             G 
 And be a safe refuge for the ones
             D         A
 Who have no hope at all
  Em         D G               D
 Arise Oh Lord  and have compassion
        Em   D/F# G      Bm A G
 On the poor and needy ones

Verse 2
D                G               D D/F# G
You hear every cry of all the lonely ones
D                     G                    Asus A
You reach out Your hand to care for the children
                    Bm
So pour out Your mercy 
          G     D    G     A
On the ones who know their need
                   Bm 
Pour out Your Father's love 
E                   Asus A
On the fatherless children

[Chorus]

Ending
D                     G           D D/F#   G D
You have chosen the poor to be rich in faith