Martin Luther King's favorite: Take my hand, precious Lord

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“Take my hand, precious Lord” was MLK’s favorite hymn.

Sam Harris performing
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2KJFu-gQ4sA

lyrics from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_My_Hand,_Precious_Lord

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When my way grows drear
Precious Lord linger near
When my light is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

When the darkness appears
And the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home

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Beautiful! So may He do. Thanks :slight_smile:

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Thomas Andrew Dorsey wrote the song after the death of his wife and child. Personal tragedy led Dorsey to leave secular music behind and began writing and recording what he called “gospel” music. Dorsey founded the first gospel music publishing company, and is the “father” of gospel music.