Touch
The story of the woman with "an issue of blood" touching Jesus's clothing has been a favourite with preachers.
One sermon I remember well emphasised that a crowd surrounded the Lord, with everyone pushing and jostling. Yet
Jesus turned around and asked, "Who touched me?" (Luke 8:45) to the throng of people who clawed at Him. The
difference was, the woman touched with faith.
And Jesus arose, and followed him and so did His disciples. And behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind Him, and touched the hem of His garment. For she said within herself, "If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole."
~ Matthew 9:19-21 (KJV)
Lyrics:
There with the crowd to see this man With the power of healing in his hands
Could a carpenter's son, Be the Lord's chosen one?
Still she dares to hope and believe!
Twelve years of suffering gone by Now the Saviour is right before her eyes
Trembling hands reaching out Wondering but not a doubt
And for those who have faith will receive!
CHORUS:
If just a touch of Jesus His garment to hold
If I may but touch Him I will be made whole
If just a brush with the Master My heart tells me so
If I may but touch Him I will be made whole
Lift up your hearts to Him and pray For the Saviour is here with us this day
Like the woman did then Will you now take a stand?
Will you touch Him as he walks your way?
Chorus
ENDING CHORUS:
If just a touch of Jesus His garment to hold
If you may but touch Him You will be made whole
If just a brush with the Master My friend this I know
If you may but touch Him You will be made whole
Speak With Love And Listen With Your Heart
Sign language has always fascinated me. The beauty of "singing" in sign language often draws an emotional response. It communicates not just with hands but with expressive body and face gestures. I dedicate this song to the hearing-impaired. Let them share the experience of "silent talking" and beat noise pollution! Amen!
Lyrics:
Though I cannot hear I listen in my special way
Through God's love I speak What words can never hope to say
Welcome to my world Come and be a part
To speak with love and listen with the heart
Read my hands as they express a story often told
The love of God will fill your life to full and overflow
Come and praise His Name O how great thou art
He speaks with love And listens with His heart
CHORUS:
We must take the time to show we care
To listen for and hear what isn't there
Just let the Spirit lead
With a sensitivity
To look where others could not see
Let my fingers wave away The sadness in your eyes
There within your tears my soul Can feel its silent cries
When words get in the way Then it's time to start
To speak with love And listen with the heart.
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