Ancient words of solidarity from the book of Isaiah and words from the biblical Song of the Sea resonate today as Native people fight in Standing Rock to save their water source, and immigrants and refugees seek assistance at our borders. Can be used for Mi Chamocha during any morning or evening prayer service.
lyrics
Walk With You
Hebrew Text: Isaiah 43:2, Exodus 15:11
English Text: Jessi Roemer
Music: Jessi Roemer
When you walk through the water, I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
When you walk through the water, I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid (Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid)
I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
When you stand up on holy ground, I’ll stand with you (I’ll stand with you)
When you stand up on holy ground, I’ll stand with you (I’ll stand with you)
Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid (Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid)
I’ll stand with you (I’ll stand with you), I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
Ki ta’avor bamayim, itkha ani (itkha ani) [When you cross through the water, I’m with you]
Ki ta’avor bamayim, itkha ani (itkha ani)
Al tira, al tira (Al tira, al tira) [Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid]
itkha ani (itkha ani), itkha ani (itkha ani) [I’m with you]
When your journey brings you to my shore, I’ll welcome you (I’ll welcome you)
When your journey brings you to my border, I’ll welcome you (I’ll welcome you)
Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid (Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid)
I’ll welcome you (I’ll welcome you),
I’ll stand with you (I’ll stand with you), I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
Mi khamokha ba’Eilim, Adonai (Adonai) [Who is like You, God?]
Mi khamokha neidar bakodesh (bakodesh) [Who is like you in holiness?]
Nora tehilot, Oseh feleh [Awesome in praise, Maker of wonders]
I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
I’ll walk with you (I’ll walk with you)
credits
from PRAISE,
released August 18, 2019
Hebrew Lyrics: Isaiah 43 & Exodus 15
English Lyrics and Music: Jessi Roemer
Violin: Diana Brewer
Cello: Jessie Reagen Mann
Wurlitzer, Shruti Box: Jessi Roemer
Percussion: Joey Weisenberg, Don Godwin, Jessi Roemer
Vocals: Jessi Roemer, Irwin Keller, Shulamit Wise-Fairman, Diana Brewer, Joey Weisenberg
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