God Loves Us All

English folk song

The simple tune of this old English folk round has been reimagined by social movements to proclaim the universality of God's love and God's call for justice. On December 10, Human Rights Day, this song rang out at the U.S.–Mexico border as faith leaders from diverse traditions gathered for a powerful religious ceremony in solidarity with asylum seekers. The “Love Knows No Borders” action called for an end to immigrant detention and deportation, respect for the right to migrate, and the demilitarization of the border. Kneeling in prayer before border guards and military troops—and within earshot of families on the Mexican side—clergy and community members sang songs of love and resistance. Their presence was a public witness to the sacredness of every human life.

God Loves Us All

Recorded by Songs in the Key of Resistance, June 2025

Tips for Impact

Use this version to teach the song and create moments of reflection. It’s powerful in marches and vigils, setting a reverent tone to honor lives and express solidarity in struggle.

This version was recorded during a Songs in the Key of Resistance Song Circle, June 2025.

Lyrics:
Love love love love
Sisters this is our call
We will not bow to injustice
God loves us all

Brothers this is our call
Siblings this is our call

“Love Knows No Borders” Protest at the US/Mexico Border

Free Speech TV

On December 10, 2018—International Human Rights Day—Free Speech TV was on-site at the US-Mexico border in San Diego, CA, to cover “Love Knows No Borders,” a powerful nonviolent direct action organized by the American Friends Service Committee and the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. The action brought together faith leaders, organizers, and activists to demand that the U.S. honor the human right to migrate and seek asylum. Rooted in moral conviction and solidarity with migrant communities, the protest called for an end to inhumane immigration policies. Several clergy and activists were arrested as they put their bodies on the line to declare that love, justice, and human dignity know no borders.