Lift Every Voice and Sing

by James Weldon Johnson

Book Overview

Written by civil rights leader and poet James Weldon Johnson in 1899, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" is sung in schools and churches throughout America. The popular, timeless song is recognized as a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802782507
• ISBN13: 9780802782502
• Release Date: February 1993
• Publisher: Walker Childrens
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

Important History for Black Children

When I was in high school, I made a point of memorizing the words of all three verses of "Lift Every Voice and Sing". We must never forget our history, and be ever joyful of the opportunities of today and tomorrow. If you have never heard this song before, you can find the 1st and 3rd verses sung on the 2nd CD in the 3 CD set "100 Best Loved Hymns". The choir is likely an all-white choir, and I think the 2nd verse was just to painful for them to sing. However, we should remember the pain of American slavery, and vow to never let such ugliness occur again. We must know our history in order to move forward as a nation.

Beautiful

The book was just what we needed as our choir director is working with the children of the church. She was so thrilled when I gave it to her as she said she would be able to present the music in a way that they will be able to learn.