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Jim Reeves Lyrics"Take My Hand, Precious Lord" When my way groweth drear Precious Lord, take my hand When my work is all done Precious Lord, take my hand Writer(s): Thomas A. Dorsey Emory Johnson was one of the first which recorded "Take My Hand, Precious Lord": he did it for the Decca label in August of 1938. Thomas A. Dorsey, who wrote this song, adapted its melody from the hymn tune "Maitland". This song has been translated into more than 40 languages. Mahalia Jackson's version of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" was awarded with the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012.
album: "We Thank Thee" (1962) Precious Lord, take my hand, When my way grow drear, When the darkness appears Reference: Jim Reeves
 Jim ReevesJim Reeves (7 fans) Jim ReevesJames Travis "Jim" Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound (a mixture of older country-style music with elements of popular music). Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. Reeves died at age 40 in the crash of a private airplane. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame. more » Year:19982:234,313 Views Playlists:#20 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!When my way groweth drear Precious Lord, linger near-ear When my li-ight is almost gone Hear my cry, hear my call Hold my ha-and lest I fa-all Take my hand, precious Lor-ord Lead me on Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, let me sta-and I am tired, I'm weak, I am worn Through the storm, through the night Lead me on to the li-ight Take my ha-and, precious Lor-ord Lead me home When my work is all done And my race here is are you-un Let me see-ee by the light Thou hast shown That fair city so bright Where the lantern is the li-ight Take my ha-and, precious Lor-ord Lead me on Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, let me sta-and I am tired, I'm weak, I am worn Through the storm, through the night Lead me on to the li-ight Take my ha-and, precious Lor-ord Lead me home Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great SingerWritten by: Thomas A. Dorsey Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc. Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" (a.k.a. "Precious Lord, Take My Hand") is a gospel song. The lyrics were written by Thomas A. Dorsey, who also adapted the melody. Origin[edit]The melody is credited to Dorsey, drawn extensively from the 1844 hymn tune, "Maitland".[1] "Maitland" is often attributed to American composer George N. Allen (1812–1877), but the earliest known source (Plymouth Collection, 1855[2]) shows that Allen was the author/adapter of the text "Must Jesus bear the cross alone," not the composer of the tune, and the tune itself was printed without attribution for many years. "Maitland" is also sometimes attributed to The Oberlin Social and Sabbath School Hymn Book,[3] which Allen edited, but this collection does not contain music. This tune originally appeared in hymnals and tune books as "Cross and Crown"; the name "Maitland" appears as early as 1868.[4] Dorsey said that he had heard Blind Connie Williams sing his version of this song with "Precious Lord" and used it as inspiration.[5] Dorsey wrote "Precious Lord" in response to his inconsolable bereavement at the death of his wife, Nettie Harper, in childbirth, and his infant son in August 1932.[6] (Mr. Dorsey can be seen telling this story in the 1982 gospel music documentary Say Amen, Somebody.) The earliest known recording was made on February 16, 1937, by the Heavenly Gospel Singers (Bluebird B6846).[7] "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" was first published in 1938.[8] "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" is published in more than 40 languages.[9] Performances[edit]It was Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite song, and he often invited gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to sing it at civil rights rallies to inspire crowds; at his request she sang it at his funeral in April 1968. King's last words before his assassination was a request for musician Ben Branch to play it at a service he was due to attend that night. King's exact last words were "Ben, make sure you play 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord' in the meeting tonight. Play it real pretty."[10] Opera singer Leontyne Price sang it at the state funeral of President Lyndon B. Johnson in January 1973,[11] and Aretha Franklin sang it at Mahalia Jackson's funeral in 1972. Franklin also recorded a live version of the song for her album Amazing Grace (1972) as a medley with "You've Got a Friend". It was sung by Nina Simone at the Westbury Music Fair on April 7, 1968, three days after King's assassination. That evening was dedicated to him and recorded on the album 'Nuff Said!. It was also performed by Ledisi in the movie and soundtrack for Selma in which Ledisi portrays Mahalia Jackson. It was also performed by Beyoncé at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2015. Dave Grohl recited the lyrics of the song at a remembrance service for his friend, Lemmy from Motörhead, in January 2016. Recordings[edit]Many notable musicians have recorded "Take My Hand, Precious Lord". It was recorded by Mahalia Jackson on Tuesday March 27, 1956, on the album Bless This House (Columbia Records CL 899) with The Fall-Jones Ensemble: Mildred Falls (piano), Ralph Jones (organ).[12]
Accolades[edit]"Take My Hand, Precious Lord" was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2007.[13] It was also included in the list of Songs of the Century, by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts. In 2012, Mahalia Jackson's recording of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" was honored with the Grammy Hall of Fame Award. References[edit]
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What is the story behind Precious Lord Take My Hand?Dorsey wrote "Precious Lord" in response to his inconsolable bereavement at the death of his wife, Nettie Harper, in childbirth, and his infant son in August 1932. (Mr. Dorsey can be seen telling this story in the 1982 gospel music documentary Say Amen, Somebody.)
Is Precious Lord Take My Hand a funeral song?This is a gospel-style hymn which is particularly suitable for funerals. It was written by American Rev. Thomas A.
What is Mahalia Jackson most famous song?1. "Move on Up a Little Higher." Her biggest seller, it is now ranked in both the Grammy Hall of Fame and Rolling Stone's "500 Songs That Shaped Rock."
Who sings Take My Hand Lord lead me home?Jamey Johnson - Lead Me Home (Live at Farm Aid 2021)
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