A song for international women’s day – this song is about a true story of a Dalit woman in India and reminds us to pray and campaign for the Dalits in India, particularly in these difficult times for the Dalit community
RAISE THE FLAG
They chose her to raise the flag
On National Independence Day
They chose her to raise the flag
But it nearly cost her life.
After 50 years of independence
She should have raised it high
But instead he knocked her down and laid her low
He beat her up and told her that she was not worthy
He beat her up and told her because she is a Dalit
He knocked her down to teach her a lesson she won’t forget
She is not worthy to raise the National flag.
But they chose her …
And when the time of the dark moon comes you can hear her calling
And when the time of the dark moon comes, you can hear her voice
She’s sitting all alone and her mind is confused
She’s paid the price for the lesson that she’s learnt
But they chose her …
from the album Stealing Jesus Back
Words & music by Garth Hewitt
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