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v. t. e. " Lift Every Voice and Sing " is a hymn with lyrics by James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) and set to music by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson (1873–1954). Written from the context of African Americans in the late 19th century, the hymn is a prayer of thanksgiving to God as well as a prayer for faithfulness and freedom, with imagery ...
lead sheets for Lift Every Voice and Sing composed by John Rosamond Johnson Includes complete lyrics in G Major (transposable). Insufficient Pro Credits Add 3 credits for only $12.99 Add to Cart Cancel
Lift Every Voice and Sing Lift ev’ry voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring Ring with the harmonies of Liberty Let our rejoicing rise, high as the list’ning skies Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us
Lift Every Voice and Sing THE LIFE OF THE NATIONS 339 _____ TEXT: James Weldon Johnson, 1900 MUSIC: J. Rosamond Johnson, 1905 LIFT EVERY VOICE Irregular Initially a poem for a school assembly at which Booker T. Washington spoke on Lincoln’s birthday in 1900, this text and tune have gained national recognition and devotion, not only within the ...
Lift ev'ry voice and sing [Lift ev'ry voice and sing] 2: Oh thou that tellest good tidings to Zion [Oh thou that tellest good tidings to Zion] 3: I know my robe's gonna fit me well [I know my robe's gonna fit me well] 4: Oh! rise up children, get your crown [Oh! Rise up children, get your crown] 5: Chariot rode on the mountaintop [Chariot rode ...
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song. Full of the faith that the dark past has taught us. Sing a song. Full of the hope that the present has brought us. Facing the rising sun. Of our new day begun. Let us march on till victory is won. Stony the road we trod.
