Lay Down Our Swords and Shields

On this Memorial Day, let us set aside a few precious moments to reflect and hope for the day when people the world over lay down their swords and shields and study war no more.

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

Sweet Honey In the Rock

A Sip of Sweet Honey in the Rock to Soothe the Savage Soul

“…I have always believed art is the conscience of the human soul and that artists have the responsibility not only to show life as it is but to show life as it should be. … Sweet Honey In The Rock has withstood the onslaught. She has been unprovoked by the 30 pieces of silver. Her songs lead us to the well of truth that nourishes the will and courage to stand strong. She is the keeper of the flame.” – Harry Belafonte

"We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes". Bernice Johnson Reagon

Motherless Child

Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie

Ella's Song

Wade In the Water

Peace

Let There Be Peace

No Mirrors In My Nana's House

Ella's Song

Lyrics and music by Bernice Johnson Reagon

Sung by Sweet Honey in the Rock

We who believe in freedom cannot rest

We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes