Rev. Lorenzo Sewell, senior pastor of 180 Church in Detroit, delivered a stirring benediction at the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, drawing on the powerful words of Martin Luther King Jr. to inspire and challenge the nation.
The 43-year-old preacher, known for his passionate oratory and community leadership, prayed for America to “begin to dream again,” echoing themes from King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.
Sewell’s three-minute prayer wove together scripture, patriotic songs, gospel hymns, and King’s historic words, culminating with the poignant refrain: “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.”
Rev. Sewell, a prominent supporter of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, hosted the then-candidate at his Detroit church in June 2024 and spoke at the Republican National Convention later that year. Trump…
