Save the People

E945866

"Save the People" is a prominent, socially conscious song from the 1971 musical *Godspell* that pleads for compassion, justice, and the protection of humanity.

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Save the People canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf musical theatre song
show tune
song
associatedWork Godspell (1971 musical)
linked to: Godspell
basedOn Gospel of Matthew
composer Stephen Schwartz
countryOfOrigin United States
firstPerformanceYear 1971
firstPerformedIn Godspell (original stage production)
linked to: Godspell
fromMusical Godspell
genre contemporary Christian music
show tune
theatre music
hasType socially conscious song
language English
lyricalFocus concern for the poor and oppressed
plea for mercy and justice
lyricist Stephen Schwartz
lyricsBy Stephen Schwartz
musicBy Stephen Schwartz
notableFor socially conscious message
use in religious and social justice contexts
originalMedium stage musical
partOf Godspell
publicationYear 1971
religiousContext Christianity
theme Christian ethics
compassion
protection of humanity
social justice

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Godspell notableSong Save the People
Godspell (Broadway revival) featuresSong Save the People