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People Need The Lord
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Aug 9, 2026 updated
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Ray Boltz's song "People Need the Lord" is a heartfelt call to recognize the spiritual emptiness in the world and the urgency of sharing the gospel. The lyrics describe people who appear fine but carry hidden pain and fear, and it emphasizes that only Jesus can truly meet their needs. The song challenges believers to take the light of Christ to a world where wrong is often accepted, and to be willing to sacrifice for the sake of those who are lost. It underscores the responsibility of Christians to share the message of salvation, reminding listeners that at the end of broken dreams, Jesus is the open door.
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Everyday they pass me by
I can see it in their eye
Empty people filled with care
Headed who knows where
On they go through private pain
Living fear to fear
Laughter hides the silent cries
Only Jesus hears
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams
He's the open door
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
When will we realize
People need the Lord
We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong is right
What could be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who's lost?
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear
They must hear the Words of Life
Only we can share
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams
He's the open door
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
When will we realize
That we must give our lives
For people need the Lord
People need the Lord