Lift Every Voice and Sing

Metropolitan Baptist Church morning hymn on 1/18/09 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (James Weldon Johnson, J. Rosamund Johnson). Jason Powell (organ) Steven Allen (piano).

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[Scott J. Hamilton]

This was far more than a performance; it was a tribute to the One who has carried us from where we were to where we are. What a masterful balance of organ, piano, and voice. Praise God.

[minjdemond]

simply masterful!

[kelly liz]

I love this song singing this song for my concert in school

[jdskansas]

Joyous! Just wonderful! I didn't know that this was the Black National Anthem, but I know it now. My heart is full.

[Carterbigj]

Good bless Martin Luther King Jr. For making that beautiful song

[Jacob KipkemboiTenai]

Hi,I am humbled beyond words,Thank for sharing,,,,,

[rockythemagicman]

Hi Kenneth. I understand what you mean, but I'm curious...how does your opinion about our younger generation relate to the clip? Thanks, Roscoe

[rockythemagicman]

I am touched beyond words. Thank you for sharing.

[Watersmith53]

How have I missed this song during my life? Powerful and majestic! I wish everyone in this country could hear this rendition! I have marked this place, and will return often. I love this hymn and the great people God used to express this. Sorry, I'm just overwhelmed!

[kenneth king]

IM twelve and I have so much pride in my race but I am not pleased how our race is acting in this generation is acting they need to show some deginatey

[HLJx1]

The African American national anthem.