I Remember, I Believe

[rojagrl]

Amazing lyrics, harmonies bringing tears to my eyes -- we sang this in our journey group before and it touches very deeply...

http://www.imeem.com/people/clD7S8J/music/PXdLJD1D/sweet_honey_in_the_rock_i_remember_i_believe/

I Remember, I Believe
Composed by Bernice Johnson Reagon, copyright: Songtalk Publishing Co. 1995

I don’t know how my mother walked her trouble down
I don’t know how my father stood his ground
I don’t know how my people survive slavery
I do remember, that’s why I believe

I don’t know why the rivers overflow their banks
I don’t know why the snow falls and covers the ground
I don’t know why the hurricane sweeps through the land
every now and then
Standing in a rainstorm, I believe

I don’t know why the angels woke me up this morning soon
I don’t know why the blood still runs thru my veins
I don’t know how I rate to run another day
I am here still running, I believe

My God calls to me in the morning dew
The power of the universe knows my name
Gave me a song to sing and sent me on my way
I raise my voice for justice I believe