Sweet Honey In The Rock- I Be Your Water

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  • "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
    visit www.sweethoney.com
    www.bernicejohnsonreagon.com
    (video: Joseph Laurro)

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  • @novickboys
    @novickboys 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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.

    • @a.nobodys.nobody
      @a.nobodys.nobody หลายเดือนก่อน

      ... of course religion is effective. You really don't think it has any positive effect? So many would be lost without it. It gives them order and community for people of similar mind and spirit. I'm not religious and aware of its atrocities, more people been killed in the name of X than probably everything else combined. But it definitely has a very profound effect on many ordinary individuals

  • @synchronoise71
    @synchronoise71 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Someone randomly sent me this when I was at one of my lowest points in life. I cried

  • @danielcohen3159
    @danielcohen3159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @realgreenman
    @realgreenman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    “Be still, be still. be still.”

  • @bluebleeder1198
    @bluebleeder1198 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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.

  • @ted1091
    @ted1091 12 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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.

  • @914vella
    @914vella 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So soothing and uplifting harmonizing like this never grows old, Praise God always for such joy

  • @SaggiScorp
    @SaggiScorp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is one of the sweetest love songs ever sung.

  • @RIDETHESUNSHINE
    @RIDETHESUNSHINE 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "God respects me when I work; but God loves me when I sing.". Rabindranath Tagore

  • @Tee-Kay_9708
    @Tee-Kay_9708 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “You make the sun rise in my sky”

  • @robertoliver7679
    @robertoliver7679 12 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    One of the most beautiful songs I know. It pulls you in.

  • @syworrill5855
    @syworrill5855 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This song massaged my heart and made my Spirit soar! Thank you!

  • @RIDETHESUNSHINE
    @RIDETHESUNSHINE 12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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

  • @tonihicks8418
    @tonihicks8418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome would love to see them

  • @davidprpht2006
    @davidprpht2006 10 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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....

  • @patriciawilliams8217
    @patriciawilliams8217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One word 🙌 sweet.

  • @kemo3731
    @kemo3731 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @sharonazar1
    @sharonazar1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    voices of exquisite beauty...

  • @GoddessOfGodIsGoddessLoveLight
    @GoddessOfGodIsGoddessLoveLight 13 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Peacefuly Healing Waters! Thank you!

  • @ElleBelle74
    @ElleBelle74 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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.

  • @joycewilliams9503
    @joycewilliams9503 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The most beautiful voices I've ever heard!!!

  • @Awesome55055
    @Awesome55055 12 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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...

  • @chrrylocks
    @chrrylocks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    deep inside I have found love most of the time

  • @annaortega-williams8454
    @annaortega-williams8454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't believe I ran into this song and it was on your TH-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!

    • @josephlaurro
      @josephlaurro  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Much love & light dear Anna! (sure miss being neighbors, you remain near in heart.)

  • @rolowatts6145
    @rolowatts6145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song kept me from blowing up plenty of times..thanks

  • @ronaldgrant7579
    @ronaldgrant7579 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @annaortega-williams1973
    @annaortega-williams1973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song has really gotten me through. Thank you Joseph!

  • @vonnedavienwilson8150
    @vonnedavienwilson8150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If there was a song to describe how the Son of Man's miraculism has unfolded in my life, this would be it.

  • @kristinfrance6908
    @kristinfrance6908 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    bless you. thank you,

  • @that-valerieames4581
    @that-valerieames4581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU...

  • @blackxcellenceinquiries5561
    @blackxcellenceinquiries5561 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is my favorite SHITR song but I cant find it on iTunes!!!

  • @missellendiane
    @missellendiane 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    saw them at UCONN. great show

  • @MyWalk3296
    @MyWalk3296 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💞

  • @bonitobonita9263
    @bonitobonita9263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why they don’t have In This Land on iTunes?..

  • @tanishajohnson1917
    @tanishajohnson1917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ase'💙🌊🧜🏿‍♀️

  • @victoriaday6030
    @victoriaday6030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been searching for this song for YEARS! Was it ever recorded on any of their albums?

  • @iampsalmbody
    @iampsalmbody 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ♥ ❤ ♥

  • @RIDETHESUNSHINE
    @RIDETHESUNSHINE 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

    • @littlewhitepetals8790
      @littlewhitepetals8790 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blessed be the name of the Lord our God forever and ever

    • @RIDETHESUNSHINE
      @RIDETHESUNSHINE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @LKaramazov
    @LKaramazov 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This might sound funny, but any chance of you putting up the other songs from this album?

  • @funvideofan1625
    @funvideofan1625 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish the song was sang in a way like “Mae Frances” and “Greed”

  • @victoriaholland3864
    @victoriaholland3864 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nkkk

  • @sexyassan
    @sexyassan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    THIS SONG IS SO AMAZING THANK YOU ......