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The Black National Anthem
James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON
The Black National Anthem Lyrics
Song title: Lift ev'ry voice and sing
Also known as: The Black National Anthem
Also known as: The Negro National Anthem
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 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,
Bitter the chast'ning rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary feet,
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered,
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
Out from the gloomy past,
Till now we stand at last
Where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years,
God of our silent tears,
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who has by Thy might,
Led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee,
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee,
Shadowed beneath thy hand,
May we forever stand,
True to our God,
True to our native land.
Also known as: The Black National Anthem
Also known as: The Negro National Anthem
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 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,
Bitter the chast'ning rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary feet,
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
Out from the gloomy past,
Till now we stand at last
Where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years,
God of our silent tears,
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who has by Thy might,
Led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee,
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee,
Shadowed beneath thy hand,
May we forever stand,
True to our God,
True to our native land.
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Bob February 13, 2024-17:46
The song speaks a lot about faith in God which I do believe delivered better days to many slaves, and other down-trodden souls, throughout history though not to all in their lifetime. What concerns me are the so-called "Pastors" who are way off base scripturally when they preach hate and revenge. These men and women are heretics and deserve no respect.
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The song speaks a lot about faith in God which I do believe delivered better days to many slaves, and other down-trodden souls, throughout history though not to all in their lifetime. What concerns me are the so-called "Pastors" who are way off base scripturally when they preach hate and revenge. These men and women are heretics and deserve no respect.
Patricia Forrester Mier February 12, 2024-21:38
What happened to the "UNITED" States of America. This is just another attempt to separate our unity as "One Nation" under God, how our Founding Fathers intended and fought for.
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What happened to the "UNITED" States of America. This is just another attempt to separate our unity as "One Nation" under God, how our Founding Fathers intended and fought for.
MCole January 18, 2023-12:45
The 3rd verse of the US national anthem talks about the fact that black people won't escape slavery...which Francis Scott Key loved the idea of (it's still legal btw...13th Amendment). Also, Francis Scott Key was a slaveowner and racist. This song's first stanza talks about freedom and Liberty. Even though the rest of this anthem talks about slavery, it says that it's in the past and that God brought them through that.
Those saying this "divides", go ahead and go off. We see those who hate hearing about it have no problem with the current anthem that says black people won't escape the grip of death by slavery or indentured servitude.
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The 3rd verse of the US national anthem talks about the fact that black people won't escape slavery...which Francis Scott Key loved the idea of (it's still legal btw...13th Amendment). Also, Francis Scott Key was a slaveowner and racist. This song's first stanza talks about freedom and Liberty. Even though the rest of this anthem talks about slavery, it says that it's in the past and that God brought them through that.
Those saying this "divides", go ahead and go off. We see those who hate hearing about it have no problem with the current anthem that says black people won't escape the grip of death by slavery or indentured servitude.
Steve November 4, 2022-20:30
What native land are they singing about? There are 54 countries in Africa. Do American blacks even know this? What country in their "native land" are they singing praise to that they can't even name because they can't read a map???
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What native land are they singing about? There are 54 countries in Africa. Do American blacks even know this? What country in their "native land" are they singing praise to that they can't even name because they can't read a map???
Steve February 4, 2022-9:09
Let's remember the hymn was written to celebrate the birthday of President Lincoln.
It celebrates the end of slavery.
It should not be the National Anthem
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Let's remember the hymn was written to celebrate the birthday of President Lincoln.
It celebrates the end of slavery.
It should not be the National Anthem
gpq5g November 18, 2021-17:10
What "native land" are is being referred to. America? or some land we have roots too, many generations back?
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What "native land" are is being referred to. America? or some land we have roots too, many generations back?
yama bahama July 16, 2021-14:23
what country dey be talkin bout? da congo or nigeria...da homeland.
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what country dey be talkin bout? da congo or nigeria...da homeland.
Averageguy July 15, 2021-15:12
The words apply to any and all who suffered in their past. But the the title?! What nation is this "Black Nation"? America has a national anthem struck during a war for independence just like the civil war when hundreds of thousands died and secured freedom for those brought from Africa. Time to end these segregationis the tactics and join together for the sake of our exceptional country.
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The words apply to any and all who suffered in their past. But the the title?! What nation is this "Black Nation"? America has a national anthem struck during a war for independence just like the civil war when hundreds of thousands died and secured freedom for those brought from Africa. Time to end these segregationis the tactics and join together for the sake of our exceptional country.
Trudy July 5, 2021-11:07
The Star Spangled Banner was written in 1814. The last slave ship to illegally arrive was in 1860. 1863, Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation. 1865, slavery is abolished (13th Amendment). Black Nat'l Anthem was written on Lincoln's bday anniversary in 1905. The lyrics say "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.". Sounds to me like they want history taught in hopes it's not be repeated. Weird how they want history rewritten now.
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The Star Spangled Banner was written in 1814. The last slave ship to illegally arrive was in 1860. 1863, Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation. 1865, slavery is abolished (13th Amendment). Black Nat'l Anthem was written on Lincoln's bday anniversary in 1905. The lyrics say "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.". Sounds to me like they want history taught in hopes it's not be repeated. Weird how they want history rewritten now.
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We have but one national anthem for all. Not black and than the rest of us. If you don't like it than you know where you can go. I am tired of the B.S. on the left and their blm, lgbtqrux crap. Please if you don't like it don't threaten to leave DO IT.