I HEAR A CRY INSIDE,
I can no longer hide from.
Mercy I’ve received is calling me to love
As you have loved.
No greater love could be found
Than love that carries heaven’s sound.
I’m singing Lord!
Turn me inside out and let me raise a shout for You.
Turn me inside out, I want my life to count for You.
Let me shine for You, You.
Can’t look the other way
From the broken, lonely and dismayed.
I may not have a lot,
But what I’ve got, I’ll give away when you say:
‘˜Be the salt that purifies
And be the light that doesn’t hide’
Wayne Drain & Noel Richards
Song Meaning
“I hear a cry inside -Inside out” develops receiving God’s mercy, grace, forgiveness, and a new identity in Christ. Its opening image—“I HEAR A CRY INSIDE, I can no longer hide from. Mercy I’ve received”—sets the direction, while the repeated lines turn the message into a personal and congregational response.
Biblical Message
The song connects closely with Ephesians 2:8–9 and Romans 8:1. These passages anchor its main theme in Scripture and show how God’s action invites faith, worship, obedience, and hope.
Reflection
This song is especially useful for confession, assurance, baptism, or testimony. Consider which line most clearly names your present need, then let that line become a simple prayer and an encouragement shared with the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “I hear a cry inside -Inside out” about?
It focuses on receiving God’s mercy, grace, forgiveness, and a new identity in Christ.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Ephesians 2:8–9 and Romans 8:1 offer clear biblical connections to its central message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support confession, assurance, baptism, or testimony, followed by Scripture, prayer, or quiet reflection.