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[sunala]

We Shall Overcome is a song reminiscent of the civil rights movement. I can hear it now. 

As much as I would love to believe that things are getting better, I don't think they really are. As long as there's hatred in the world, it will never go away. 

I better not say anymore here for obvious reasons, but I think we all understand. 

Thank you cody for starting this poignant thread. 

[Lila Belle]

I agree with you, Sunny.

[Cakers3]

Nice thread Cody.

Just an fyi:  Pete Seeger is not the author of the song.  He has stated as such.

See Zilphia Horton and Louise Shropshire for more info.

[Black Cat Back]

Donnie McClurkin:  STAND

What do you do
when you've done all you can
And it seems like it's never enough?
And what do you say
when your friends turn away,
you're all alone?
Tell me, what do you give
When you've given your all,
and seems like
you can't make it through?

Stand and be sure
Be not entangled in that bondage again
You just stand, and be sure.
God has a purpose.
Yes, God has a plan.

Tell me what do you do
when you've done all you can
And it seems like you can't make it through
Child you just stand
You just stand
Stand
Don't you give up
Through the storm , through the rain
Through the hurt , through the pain

[Chorus]
Well, you just stand
When there's nothing left to do
You just stand
Watch the Lord see you through
Yes, after you've done all you can
You just stand

Don't you bow, don't bend
Don't give up, don't give in
Hold on, just be strong
God will step in and it won't be long
VERSE
Tell me,
how do you handle the guilt of your past?
Tell me, how do you deal with the shame?
And how can you smile
when your heart is broken
and filled with pain?
Tell me what do you give
when you've given your all
Seems like you can't make it through?

After you've done all you can
After you've gone through the hurt
After you've gone through the pain
After you've gone through the storm
After you've gone through the rain
Prayed and cried,you've prayed and cried
Prayed and cried, prayed and cried
After you've done all you can, you just stand.

Child you just stand,
when there's nothing left to do
You just stand
Watch the Lord see you through
Yes, after you've done all you can
You just stand.