“Heart Cry (Live)” by Elisha Erese is the opening song and title track of his gospel worship album, Heart Cry (Live), released on June 25, 2026. The song runs for 12 minutes and 55 seconds, making it one of the extended worship moments on the eight-track project. The album is listed as a gospel release by Elisha Erese, with the project also featuring “Psalm 63,” “Heart Your Throne,” “One Spirit,” “Adonai,” “Emmanuel,” “You and I Jesus” and “Temple.”
The title “Heart Cry” captures the devotional direction of the entire project. At its core, a heart cry is the sincere expression of a person who deeply desires God. The song therefore works as an opening declaration of spiritual hunger, setting the tone for an album built around worship, surrender, God’s presence and a deeper relationship with Jesus.
There is also something significant about the song sharing its name with the album. “Heart Cry” does not simply introduce the project musically; it represents the central idea around which the other songs can be understood. “Psalm 63,” for instance, expresses a longing for God’s presence, while “Temple” focuses on the believer as God’s dwelling place. Together, these themes reinforce the album’s emphasis on intimacy with God. With its extended live presentation, “Heart Cry” gives listeners room to slow down and engage with worship beyond the structure of a conventional short song. It is suited to personal devotion, prayer and moments of spiritual reflection, while also serving as the musical doorway into Elisha Erese’s wider Heart Cry (Live) worship experience.
