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He Touched Me
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Written by Bill Gaither. Here is one description i found on the Internet.
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Peak #180
Peak in subgenre #39
Author
Bill Gaither
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yes
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August 01, 2008
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MP3 3.0 MB 128 kbps 3:14
Story behind the song
Found on the Internet: Neil Enloe wrote: Just as an observation, I submit the following. “He Touched Me” is on one hand a most vague set of lyrics, and on the other hand a stroke of pure genius. The lyrics offer no specifics. Check out these words. “Shackled by ‘A’ heavy burden.” (That nails it.) “‘Neath the load of guilt and shame.” (Vague to the max.) “Then the hand of Jesus touched me. And now I am no longer the same.” (The same as what?) “He touched me, O, He touched me. (Why?) “And O, the joy that floods my soul.” (Over what?) Here’s a powerful(?) line, “Something happened” (Pretty specific there.), “and now I know He touched me and made me whole.” (Of what?) So, yes, it’s vague. But pure genius in that it is a template for the human dilemma. It provides blanks for the singer and hearer to fill in his or her own particulars of their life situation. Finally it truly speaks powerfully to the heart without saying anything profound or personal. I’m not too sure Bill Gaither realized when he penned it, the impact this amazing song would have. In fact, many years ago I happened to run into him at a Christian Booksellers Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. I had a short conversation with him on the Boardwalk. When the subject of songs came up, he asked with a puzzled expression, “Why He Touched Me? I have better songs than that.” The truth is that the people decide what is a great song, not the writer. Based on its staying power and the endearment it has enjoyed, it’s a great song Earliest I have it (He Touched Me) in Great Gospel Songs and Hymns 1976. Compiled by Bill Gaither, Clyde Williams, Ezra Knight, Videt Polk, Jack Taylor & P.J. Zondervan. Stamps-Baxter Music of Zondervan Corp. Also in Praise! Our Songs and Hymns compiled by John W. Peterson & Norman Johnson. 1979. Singspiration, division of Zondervan Corp. Posted 07 May 2008 at 12:24 am http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/06/bleg-he-touched-me-in-hymnals/
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“Since I met this Blessed Savior, Since He cleansed and made me whole, I will never cease to praise Him, I’ll shout it while eternity rolls.”
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Gwendella
Aug 01, 2008
Hi SisterSharon! Hope ure doing fine..I've always loved "He Touched Me"...you done a fine job on it..added to my station..I have one Gospel song up, when you get time, stop by and have a listen..the name of it is "Reason Why"...Thank you and GOD BLESS....hugs & love