Sweet Honey In The Rock- I Be Your Water
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2011
- "I be your shelter
I be your land
I be your every-thing;
I be your friend
I be your water
when you're thirsty and dry.
I woke up moaning in a crowded sick place
Surrounded by evil, protected by grace
There were these hands, hundreds reaching for me
They knew exactly who and what I should be
Each way I turned, each one stronger than the last
Which would I choose and how could I pass?
Then I heard whispers (be still, be still, be still)
From deep inside me (be still, be still, be still)
Then I heard whispers (be still, be still, be still)
From deep inside me (be still, be still, be still)
As I gave power to the sound of my own voice
A way broke before me, I followed my choice
I walked along the way other lives had been
Till I came to what seemed like an end
Again these hands, (there were these hands ) reaching beck'ning for me
(there were these hands)
They knew exactly who and what I should be
Again the whispers (be still, be still, be still)
Keeping me steady (be still, be still, be still)
Again the whispers (be still, be still, be still)
Keeping me steady (be still, be still, be still)
The way before me was mine to take
There was no road, no path to take
As I had my life through this muddy rock way
Others toiled beside me for a justice new day
Still, I have felt lonely (I have felt lonely), most of the time (I have felt lonely)
Walking this sweet freedom struggle of mine
Still I have felt lonely (I have felt lonely), most of the time (I have felt lonely)
Walking this sweet freedom struggle of mine
Saved by the whispers (be still, be still, be still)
Keeping me steady (be still, be still, be still)
Saved by the whispers (be still, be still, be still)
Keeping me steady (be still, be still, be still)
Yesterday I stumbled around the bend
I saw you standing you reached me your hand
I've seen you before, oh many a time
Why, your life had plowed the road right next to mine
Now you make the sun (you make the sun) rise in my sky (you make the sun)
You rock the cradle honey, you make me fly
You keep me company
Now you make the sun (you make the sun)
Rise in my sky (you make the sun),
You rock my cradle honey,
You make me fly
You keep me company
I be your shelter
I be your land
I be your every-thing
I be your friend
I be your water
when you're thirsty and dry"
*** I be your Water- Sweet Honey in the Rock
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(video: Joseph Laurro)
This song has saved my life in many ways. I still cry when I hear it. I am not a person who thinks religion is effective. I do not think it is even helpful. But the faith that this song expresses makes me want to believe.
We were fortunate enough to host Sweet Honey in the Rock at my college, Haverford, in the early 90s. The a cappella group I was in had a couple of their songs in our repertoire, which was how I was Introduced to their music.
I still can’t hear this song without crying. For utter joy. The passion, the beauty, the hope and the pain are so honest, so acute, and so immediate in every note. It overwhelms me. They are an American treasure.
"God respects me when I work; but God loves me when I sing.". Rabindranath Tagore
I Love (with a capital L) everything Sweet Honey and Bernice Johnson Reagon have ever done - but this song is my favorite ever. As with everything, Dr. Reagon reaches deep into a place for the words, the sounds, and the spirit. This piece should finish with Amen.
Blessed Be
Someone randomly sent me this when I was at one of my lowest points in life. I cried
I have no idea how I came across this group but am so thankful I did. What this sound does to a broken mind and body is nothing but blissful medication for the soul.
“Be still, be still. be still.”
So soothing and uplifting harmonizing like this never grows old, Praise God always for such joy
One of the most beautiful songs I know. It pulls you in.
This is one of the sweetest love songs ever sung.
This song massaged my heart and made my Spirit soar! Thank you!
Hope you are still soaring!!!
God made man in his own image. God gave man a voice, so he could share the thoughts of his heart, and mind, so they wouldn't die of loneliness. And to God's Greater Glory, our Creator gave mankind a voice, so man’s heart and soul could sing....
Thank You for posting this melodic celebration of voice, and spirit, most pure, and high! Bless you for having the moral fortitude not to soil it with an advertisement! Be Well, and Stay Strong, Will
Help me to walk this road. O Lord, lead me in the way that I should go...when the storms of life come and the temptations I face come my way, I look to you this day
touch the world with your voice...shift the atmosphere with your harmony....let the vibration shatter the stony heart...sing on ...one voice ,one sound....
Excellent way to put it. May I quote you?
Prophet C.D. Hemingway Asè☝
Namastè☝
Amen
Peacefuly Healing Waters! Thank you!
One word 🙌 sweet.
voices of exquisite beauty...
The most beautiful voices I've ever heard!!!
Thank you for the upload. I have not heard this one in a very long time. The beach scene is very realxing and calming with this song from Sweet Honey...
As I gave power to the sound of my own voice
A way broke before me, I followed my choice
I walked along the way other lives had been
Till I came to what seemed like an end
Again these hands, (there were these hands ) reaching beck'ning for me
(there were these hands)
They knew exactly who and what I should be
I should try remembering being still. I have felt lonely- MOST of the time.
THIS SONG IS SO AMAZING THANK YOU ......
When I first saw this group of ladies I saw something different and when I talk to Mrs Carol and Mrs Robinson l knew they were someone special and now I have heard them sign I know that they are messengers of God. Keep pushing what you do, while we pray for your success.
AMEN
deep inside I have found love most of the time
“You make the sun rise in my sky”
This song kept me from blowing up plenty of times..thanks
THANK YOU...
I can't believe I ran into this song and it was on your UA-cam Channel. You are healing just like this song. Of course it is a part of this page. I miss being neighbors. Lots of light!
Much love & light dear Anna! (sure miss being neighbors, you remain near in heart.)
bless you. thank you,
This song has really gotten me through. Thank you Joseph!
If there was a song to describe how the Son of Man's miraculism has unfolded in my life, this would be it.
Awesome would love to see them
This is my favorite SHITR song but I cant find it on iTunes!!!
saw them at UCONN. great show
Ase'💙🌊🧜🏿♀️
Why they don’t have In This Land on iTunes?..
♥ ❤ ♥
I wish the song was sang in a way like “Mae Frances” and “Greed”
Psalm 33: 10 - 22
10 “The LORD foils the plans of the nations;
he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,
the purposes of his heart through all generations.
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
the people he chose for his inheritance.
13 From heaven the LORD looks down
and sees all mankind;
14 from his dwelling place he watches
all who live on earth-
15 he who forms the hearts of all,
who considers everything they do.
16 No king is saved by the size of his army;
no warrior escapes by his great strength.
17 A horse is a vain hope for deliverance;
despite all its great strength it cannot save.
18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
19 to deliver them from death
and keep them alive in famine.
20 We wait in hope for the LORD;
he is our help and our shield.
21 In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
22 May your unfailing love be with us, LORD,
even as we put our hope in you.”
Dear Lord, We are all Your children; Please show Your Mercy and Compassion for all the suffering beings of Your Creation. Will
Blessed be the name of the Lord our God forever and ever
@@littlewhitepetals8790 Amen!
May,
24 “The Lord bless you and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”’
Numbers 6:24-26 New King James Version
AMEN.
Bless You!
Through my life, Powers greater than myself, have saved me from myself, in spite of myself.
I have Angels in both worlds, and might be replying to one now, Amen!
Please Be Well, and Stay Strong, Will
This might sound funny, but any chance of you putting up the other songs from this album?
I have been searching for this song for YEARS! Was it ever recorded on any of their albums?
In This Land (1992)
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