This song is a small tribute to the many who have lost their lives in West Africa to the well-documented persecution of Christians for their faith. It is intentionally neither sad nor vengeful. Instead, it is intended as a celebration of their courage and their sacrifice for others. May their memory be a blessing.
Lyrics
Above West Africa
(c)2026 Eric J. Dorer (BMI)
Hot sun
Tall grass
This world will pass by us
At last
And our burdens so small
Fall...
Rise... sing
Reign with our King
And peace will reign above it all
Gone, the sorrow... the pain
Like sad rain
Pouring from the heart
Bodies broken
We will rise to the skies
And shine
Above West Africa
Love, peace
Free me
Long walk home
No cries... goodbyes
Welcome home
Isaac Achi and Godwin Eze
Deborah Yakubu
Joseph Bako
Grace Olaniyi
Walk free now
Above Edu
Hot sun
Tall grass
This world will pass by us at last
And our burdens so small will fall
And those who hear God call
Will rise above all
West Africa
Love, peace
Free me
Long walk home
No cries... goodbyes
Welcome home