Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land

From the earliest meetings of the Civil Rights Movement to offering the benediction for the first African American President of the United States Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery has been an eyewitness to some of the most significant events in our history. But more important he has been a voice that speaks truth to power--inspiring change that moves us forward.In Singing the Lords Song in a Strange Land you will find Dr. Lowerys most enduring speeches and messages from the past fifty years including Coretta Scott Kings funeral and the benediction given at President Obamas inauguration. This book however is not simply a collection of words. It is the heart of a movement and a call to a new generation to carry the mantle--for all people.