We Are Building Up a New World

First Line:

We are building up a new world

Artist & Tune

Tune:

Jacob's Ladder

Composed by:

Vincent Harding

Version by Still Speaking Ensemble

Reference

Culture:

African-American

About the Song

We are building up a new world (3x)
Builders must be strong!
A - - - / E - D A / E E7 A E / A E A -

Courage, sisters, don't get weary
Courage, brothers, don't get weary
Courage, people, don't get weary
Though the way be long.

Everyday our hope grows deeper (3x)
People must find hope.

We seek justice for all people
We seek justice for all creatures
We seek justice for all beings
Even through the trials.

Rise, shine & give God glory (3x)
Children of the Light.

- new lyrics: v.1,2,5 & 6 by Vincent Harding. v.3 & 4 by Luke Rackers