[male vocals] Title:
The
Blueprint
of
Grace (
Brian’
s
Thoughts)
Tempo:
Upbeat,
triumphant
Afro-gospel
rhythm (
e.
g., 6/8
time
or
a
driving
highlife/
amapiano
praise
beat)
Style:
Bold,
soulful
choir
with
a
commanding
lead
vocalist(
Spoken
Intro -
Music
begins
softly
with
a
warm
keyboard
and
a
gentle
shaker;
a
narrator
speaks
clearly
and
with
deep
conviction)“
The
words
and
reflections
you
are
about
to
hear
are
born
from
a
vision
of
dignity,
strength,
and
faith.
These
are
Brian’
s
thoughts…”(
The
intro
music
explodes—
rhythmic
drums
kick
in,
followed
by
a
bright
brass
section
and
a
soaring
vocal
improvisation)
Oh-oh-oh,
Hallelujah!
Lift
your
heads
up
high,
Africa!
He
made
no
mistakes.
Let's
praise
Him!
Verse 1 (
Lead
Vocal -
Smooth
and
reflective)
From
the
dust
of
the
rich
brown
earth,
He
shaped
our
frame,
Breathed
His
holy
breath
and
gave
us
a
name.
Yet
we
bend
our
knees
and
we
cry
in
distress,
Asking
the
Heavens
why
we
seem
to
have
less.
But
the
Father
is
looking
down
from
His
throne,
Saying, "
My
children,
look
at
the
seeds
I
have
sown."
Stop
bringing
Him
checklists
of
what
you
are
not,
Stand
tall
in
the
blessing
and
the
grace
you’
ve
been
bought.
Chorus (
Full
Choir -
Exploding
with
energy
and
harmony)
We
are
bold,
we
are
proud,
we
are
fearfully
made!
By
the
hand
of
the
Maker,
our
foundation
was
laid!
No
race
is
above
us,
no
crown
shines
more
bright,
We
all
stand
as
equals
in
His
holy
light!
So
dry
up
your
tears,
leave
complaints
at
the
door,
Our
God
is
a
worker,
and
He’
s
opened
the
floor!
Put
your
hands
to
the
plow,
let
your
faith
take
its
place,
For
Africa
is
rising
in
the
blueprint
of
grace!
Verse 2 (
Lead
Vocal -
Conversational
and
firm)
For
too
long
we’
ve
looked
across
the
deep
blue
sea,
Thinking
someone
else
holds
the
master
key.
We
copied
their
steps,
we
believed
in
their
mold,
Forgetting
our
own
stories
of
silver
and
gold.
God
didn’
t
make
you
a
second-class
design,
Your
melanin
shines
with
a
purpose
divine!
A
mind
shift
is
coming,
the
chains
have
to
break,
It's
time
to
wake
up
for
our
children’
s
sake.
Chorus (
Full
Choir -
Powerful,
driving
rhythm)
We
are
bold,
we
are
proud,
we
are
fearfully
made!
By
the
hand
of
the
Maker,
our
foundation
was
laid!
No
race
is
above
us,
no
crown
shines
more
bright,
We
all
stand
as
equals
in
His
holy
light!
So
dry
up
your
tears,
leave
complaints
at
the
door,
Our
God
is
a
worker,
and
He’
s
opened
the
floor!
Put
your
hands
to
the
plow,
let
your
faith
take
its
place,
For
Africa
is
rising
in
the
blueprint
of
grace!
Bridge (
Choir
in
call-and-response -
Building
in
intensity)(
Lead)
He
gave
us
the
land!(
Choir)
He
gave
us
the
soil!(
Lead)
He
blessed
all
the
labor!(
Choir)
He
blessed
all
the
toil!(
Lead)
No
more
begging
for
bread!(
Choir)
We
are
moving
ahead!(
Lead)
What
did
the
Lord
say?(
Choir)
Work
with
your
hands,
and
I’
ll
open
the
way!(
Lead)
It’
s
a
mindset
shift!(
Choir)
Lift
your
eyes,
lift
your
mind!(
Lead)
Leave
the
doubts
behind!(
Choir)
Leave
the
doubts
behind!(
All)
For
the
favor
of
God
isn't
bound
by
a
place,
He
honors
the
diligent
who
run
in
His
race!
Guitar &
Drum
Interlude (
A 45
-second
high-energy
instrumental
break
for
praise
dancing)
Verse 3 (
Lead
Vocal -
Triumphant
and
building)
So
we
sweep
out
the
spirit
of
pity
and
lack,
We
are
moving
forward,
we
are
not
looking
back.
When
we
labor
with
joy,
and
we
honor
His
name,
The
windows
of
heaven
will
answer
the
same.
Everything
falls
into
place
by
His
law,
The
greatest
revival
that
you
ever
saw!
Chorus (
Full
Choir -
Maximum
intensity,
ad-libs
from
lead)
We
are
bold,
we
are
proud,
we
are
fearfully
made! (
Lead:
Fearfully
made!)
By
the
hand
of
the
Maker,
our
foundation
was
laid!
No
race
is
above
us,
no
crown
shines
more
bright, (
Lead:
No
one
is
better!)
We
all
stand
as
equals
in
His
holy
light!
So
dry
up
your
tears,
leave
complaints
at
the
door,
Our
God
is
a
worker,
and
He’
s
opened
the
floor!
Put
your
hands
to
the
plow,
let
your
faith
take
its
place,
For
Africa
is
rising
in
the
blueprint
of
grace!
Outro (
Choir
chanting
a
rhythmic
anthem,
gradually
fading
down
with
heavy
percussion)
Stand
up
bold. (
Hey!)
Work
the
land. (
Hey!)
God
is
good. (
Hey!)
It’
s
in
your
hand.
No
more
complaints,
just
praise.
No
more
complaints,
just
praise.
We
are
equal,
we
are
strong.
This
is
our
home,
this
is
our
song.(
Lead
sustains
a
final,
powerful
high
note
as
the
instruments
resolve
into
a
soft,
steady
hum)
Amen!(
Spoken
Outro -
Music
fades
to
a
whisper
under
the
narrator's
voice)“
A
call
for
unity,
a
call
for
hard
work,
and
a
declaration
of
true
equality.
These
have
been
Brian’
s
thoughts.
May
they
inspire
a
generation.”