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Secular Union Protest Version |
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The union is behind us, we shall not be moved,
The union is behind us, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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We shall not be, we shall not be moved,
We shall not be, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved.
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We’re fighting for our freedom, we shall not be moved,
We’re fighting for our freedom, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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We’re fighting for our children, we shall not be moved,
We’re fighting for our children, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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We’re building a strong union, we shall not be moved,
We’re building a strong union, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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Black and white together, we shall not be moved,
Black and white together, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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Young and old together, we shall not be moved,
Young and old together, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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Sacred Version |
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When my burden’s heavy, we shall not be moved,
When my burden’s heavy, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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The church of God is marching, we shall not be moved,
The church of God is marching, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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Don’t let the world deceive you, we shall not be moved,
Don’t let the world deceive you, we shall not be moved,
Just like a tree that’s planted by the river,
We shall not be moved. |
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Encourage students to compose original verses!
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