Sweet Honey In The Rock somehow always soothes the soul

I Remember, I Believe

written by Bernice Johnson Reagon

performed by Sweet Honey In The Rock

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 how the rivers overflow their banks

I don’t know how the snow falls and covers the ground

I don’t know how the hurricane sweeps through the land

every now and then

Standing in a rainstorm, I believe

I don’t know how the angels woke me up this morning soon

I don’t know how the blood still runs thru my veins

I don’t know how I rate to run another day

Standing in a rainstorm 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