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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@talleybev Жыл бұрын
Is anyone singing this in 2023.? Still an elegant hymn. !!!
@TheHamiltonReport15 жыл бұрын
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.
@mharriedjr4 жыл бұрын
Verse 3 ALWAYS brings me to tears 😭😭😭
@kennethwright37033 жыл бұрын
I am 82 years old. I learned lift every voice and sing when I was in elementary school. We sing it in school and called it the Negro National Anthem.
@zinkco591612 жыл бұрын
Im only 15 and I first heard this song last year. Now I'm hearing it more when I go to meetings. When I first heard it the words didn't mean much to me. But now that I've studied the words and no what they mean I truly appreciate the struggle my people went through for the rights that I now have today. If it wasn't for them I would not be where I am today
@springhillb.c.musicministr91144 жыл бұрын
This is the most spirit filled rendition I've ever heard in my life! I can feel the holy Spirit so much I could almost fly 🙌🏾
@donchissy14 жыл бұрын
I terribly loved 2:58 - 3:20, The organist was having his moment.
@Imissingu20014 жыл бұрын
I felt this!!!! The blackness...the spirit....the soul....the power!!! Just simply BEAUTIFUL!! ✊🏾❤🖤💚😓
@michellejackson80125 ай бұрын
All children need to learn this song…
@V33443215 жыл бұрын
This young Man played that Organ. Everett is FANTATIC. I met him when he was at Shiloh Baptist in DC
@jdskansas11 жыл бұрын
Joyous! Just wonderful! I didn't know that this was the Black National Anthem, but I know it now. My heart is full.
@siennaritter55188 жыл бұрын
I don't go to church and it's not my religion but I like church music.☺
@manxknobs13 жыл бұрын
I was liturgist at our United Methodist church today and lead the unison prayer which was based on the third verse of this wonderful hymn. I love this rendition! Thank you for posting it!
@roedemir31479 жыл бұрын
In loving memory of Rev. Dr. Frank Lewis, Roswell GA who was a caring father to me through all these years.
@funnyking00712 жыл бұрын
This great hymn must resound now more than ever, even in the injustices we have seen over the past few weeks. #JusticeForTrayvon
@zacharyfarber3604 жыл бұрын
Simply marvelous. Dr. King and Malcolm X would have loved to hear this rendition by the congregation. Happy Birthday to Martin Luther King Jr. Rest in power.
@sandrawansley7195 Жыл бұрын
The musicians are awesome. I use to play the piano so my heart prefers it. Love love the pianist. He’s a beast on that keyboard
@angelashawtoulouse7 ай бұрын
I agree with @springhilbc, and I was there in the congregation with my two lawyer friends from Nairobi, Kenya who earned their law degrees in England while I earned my law degree at Harvard. We're still friends over 20 years now. God bless those musicians and those members of that congregation!! I bought the DVD and the VHS of this event the morning before the inauguration of Barak Obama for the very first time. God is good!!
@baptistabro5 ай бұрын
Verse three is a scathing indictment upon our people. Many, if not most, of us have become drunk with the wine of the world, adopted its low moral standards, and forgotten God. Psalm 9:17 is STILL true. The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God.
@LoveFlatfootin15 жыл бұрын
I wish this church weren't so far away!
@edhollis310 жыл бұрын
God is doing great works through this church. The pastor is a brilliant man and is spirit led. Carry on oh good and faithful servant.
@MrWriteright12 жыл бұрын
The organist goes legend @ 2:57 into the song.
@daveclemens78314 жыл бұрын
I love all good versions of this great anthem, and this is definitely one. I particularly like the tempo of the choir and instrumentalists as they sway through the third stanza. Intensely moving.
@zinkco591612 жыл бұрын
Were still on the march for victory...it hasn't been won yet
@williamscott77489 ай бұрын
The most beautiful rendition of this powerful hymn.
@christopherdavidson77573 жыл бұрын
Revival! Freedom! Praise the Lord. Absolutely beautiful.
@marshalastovall42708 жыл бұрын
This is the best version of this song on KZbin! Thanks...
@Fjordavy4 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@lisahickman98592 жыл бұрын
100% the best!!
@lindajoseph25927 жыл бұрын
I believe this pastor visited us at Fourth Presbyterian in Chicago - and we sang this song. I LOVED it!!!
@chrisl2038 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful.
@matthewbrown65914 жыл бұрын
A magnificent performance!!! Thank you very much!
@dashawnyork752610 жыл бұрын
The piano was on point with the organ. Great Job!
@susiehb2093 Жыл бұрын
So good to hear the hymn pure and simple. Thank you!
@MarianParrott10 жыл бұрын
It is the national anthem of African Americans but speaks to oppressed people everywhere.
@MarianParrott10 жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly. Lift EVERY voice and sing. We sing this in our church for MLK day and on other suitable occasions. It's very moving. Of course there are specific references to slavery in the song-but oppressed urban workers suffered many of the same pains (nothing is worse than being owned by someone, though). I believe every American should be proud of the civil rights movement, it set a shining example of non-violence for the world and opened the way for women, other minorities, gay people. etc, to fight or equality.
@bongiwekunene63314 жыл бұрын
needed to hear this song today
@williamscott77488 ай бұрын
The absolutely most beautiful rendition of this hymn about liberation. MLK's dream still has yet to be fulfilled. There is much work to be done to end racism and bigotry in all of its forms. This is especially true as racist Caucasians try to prohibit the honest teaching of our country's racial history.
@baptistabro5 ай бұрын
It is also true as antisemitic black people attack our Jewish neighbors.
@autumn828114 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous arrangment!!!
@taylorboy200214 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed that
@jacobkipkemboitenai586211 жыл бұрын
Hi,I am humbled beyond words,Thank for sharing,,,,,
@theo47017 жыл бұрын
I first sang this at a United Methodist Conference in New Jersey on a memorable night during a visit when I and my dear friend, the then presiding bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa, Bishop Stanley Mogoba, were doing deputation work for our church in the United States. It was during the darkest days of apartheid, and this hymn spoke to Stan and me like no other. I shall never forget it, or the wonderful people of New Jersey.
@minjdemond15 жыл бұрын
simply masterful!
@itoroenoch21698 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@frankeggers402410 жыл бұрын
Unlike many renditions of this on youtube, this was a very good one. We sang it this morning (20 July 2014) in church (Episcopal). The congregation is about 95% white and I am white. However, I knew what it was and was probably more emotionally affected than most of the congregation.
@needzmotivation13 жыл бұрын
I have been looking all over youtube and have not found another version like this one. This is simply beautiful. This has been on repeat for the past 8 hours. The last part of this song gets me every time.
@rockythemagicman11 жыл бұрын
I am touched beyond words. Thank you for sharing.
@blackmaestro15 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful!!! It is interesting that the pastor can conduct choir, congregation, and musicians in the congregational singing. I see your two pattern Pastor. Looks like he knows what he's doing. Kudos! Most pastors can't do that.
@sfbirdclub Жыл бұрын
He's not. He's just following what the organist is playing!
@celo_delrey90715 жыл бұрын
Eu amo essa música. Primeiro Brasileira a comentar
@k99999813 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@williamscott77489 ай бұрын
A favorite of mine.
@MrStyle2314 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed that!
@montgomb37 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Beautiful!!
@gospmusluver10 жыл бұрын
For everyone who is going on about the pianist, hush!! This is one of the most beautiful renditions of this song and you obviously don't have a real appreciation of FINE music!!!
@joyfeline14 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@ticoguy0515 жыл бұрын
From COSTA RICA: I absolutely enjoyed this one!! Everyone was just inspired!! I like the arragement with the piano and organ but would have liked to hear a full organ for the final verse....
@dafyddil4 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a better quality recording. This rendition is heavenly.
@tranadams15 жыл бұрын
Great arrangement and performance! We did it for our church on the exact same day for MLK. I just posted it on youtube. it was interesting to see the same day posted.
@lvXxACHILLESxXvl13 жыл бұрын
THIS SONG IS FIRE :D !!!!!
@mrpokemanguy69106 жыл бұрын
Thank you pastor.
@organgoesheavy13 жыл бұрын
@sjhbrooklyn I totally agree. I wish I could be there and sing with this grat artists! They maked it really together.
@manxknobs14 жыл бұрын
Awesome and inspiring! Well done! We sang this Sunday at Kenmore (Buffalo, NY) United Methodist Church services as our closing hymn and were uplifted! Thank you for posting this on youtube!
@mmcknight13907 жыл бұрын
Best ever!
@theresadenson73055 жыл бұрын
Amen!!😁
@augie18595 жыл бұрын
Powerful
@kikismitty5 ай бұрын
The more I hear this version, the more I feel it… that slowdown + modulation combo is gonna get ya every time! 😭🥹🙌🏾
@b43xoit13 жыл бұрын
"god of our weary years" could be heard as "Cut off our weary ears".
@em555273 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT
@bayinde15 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@edhollis311 жыл бұрын
An amazing anointed rendition of this song. I listen to it several times a day as it uplifts my soul. As we rejoice, then we are reminded of the past then brought to the present. It's time our children start to listen to this song and stop killing each other. So they can understand where we are now and what our ancestors went to. What city is this church located? I like how the preacher takes the lead to bring the words home a truly masterful performance. In Jesus Name
@ChiefAgronomist Жыл бұрын
Great
@SAINTURIEL147 жыл бұрын
Whether African_American or European-American or some other type of American, we are all able ; especially in the" United" States of America, to at least empathize and sympathize with this song in both its lyrics and musical score. All of may not be able to directly Identify with the struggle of which it speaks , but we can support those who do as we remember our own struggles as individuals and as community at large on all levels. I remember when I attended the worship service at Grace Episcopal church in Charleston,SC on Wentworth street. It was the time for the ceremony of The Kirkin of the Tartans. I remember how beautiful the song was and could see the time in my mind's eye as I listened. Trust me. All women mourn over the loss of theirs sons, husbands, nephews and uncles. What goes on in the city goes on in the field. Indeed, " We are much more alike than we are unalike." and , as my maternal grandmother used to tell me, "The pot can't call the kettle black cause they both settin in the same fire and the cloak aint no better than the robe cause the both cut from the same cloth." Now children, let us "Lift EVERY Voice & SING" from Moncks Corner , SC to Monterey, CA. Amen
@HLJx111 жыл бұрын
The African American national anthem.
@marybstrassel4 жыл бұрын
Lift Every Voice and Sing BY JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Lift every voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening 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 chastening 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 white gleam of our bright star is cast. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast 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.
@jermaineladd13 жыл бұрын
@sjhbrooklyn That One is JESUS! Thank You JESUS our Savior and Our God!
@kellyliz317611 жыл бұрын
I love this song singing this song for my concert in school
@judah10649 жыл бұрын
Where is this church located
@Yaledmot12 жыл бұрын
The church is Metropolitan Baptist Church in DC. They have a website that stupid U Toob will not allow me to post.
@rockythemagicman11 жыл бұрын
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
@mrjp14413 жыл бұрын
Where is the church at?
@MBCarter19838 жыл бұрын
Hello. What arrangement is this version?
@Jake-nk4wg4 жыл бұрын
This is the original arrangement; however, improvised. Great pianist and organist and I liked and enjoyed all of it!!! :)
@ernestchears60945 жыл бұрын
Aoll
@kennethking295611 жыл бұрын
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
@IGAPNETWORK Жыл бұрын
Someone Stuck in time (Slavery Days. Trained people to beat their kind. Namely BLACKS. During USA slavery times slaves beat others at the command of the slave owner. AJM 1/29/23
@armorsecsys14 жыл бұрын
It sounds nice with the organ alone... Dont like the piano and drums. Nice Festival Trumpet!
@audinos482713 жыл бұрын
Another tremendous piece on the part of the organ and choir - ruined by a percussionist.
@raymondcook83644 жыл бұрын
Will just 1 Black man, woman or child sing this song at the FUNERAL of any of the 8,000 BLACK men, women or children who were murdered by another BLACK person each year? Nope, Not a peep.
@Imissingu20012 жыл бұрын
Who knows...have you been or seen one those funerals? Or are you just a white troll talking out their ass per usual? I'm going to go with the latter. Worry about the hymns sang at the number of white children killed at the hands of a white mass shooter.
@PaulA-dy5be6 жыл бұрын
All those fancy robes (re they really part of "baptist" tradition?)! Looks like the Vatican had a yard sale.
@Jake-nk4wg4 жыл бұрын
How does any of that matter? They are singing and praising God and doing a great job with this Anthem!!