Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number one hit in the United States. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, made him enormously popular—and controversial.
In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate, just 42 years of age.
Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
Take My Hand Precious Lord
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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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
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
(Lead me home)
Elvis Presley's song "Take My Hand Precious Lord," originally written by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1932, is a deeply emotional and spiritual song. The lyrics are a plea for divine guidance and comfort in times of trouble, when the singer is feeling weak and alone. The repeated use of the phrase "Take my hand precious Lord" is a reminder that the singer is not alone, that there is a higher power that will guide and protect them through the hardships of life.
The song speaks to the experiences of many people in the African American community, who have historically been subjected to discrimination, poverty, and other forms of oppression. In this context, the idea of a guiding and protective God is particularly powerful, and the song has become a touchstone of African American religious music. At the same time, however, the song's themes of struggle, loneliness, and hope resonate with people of all backgrounds and faiths, and it has been covered by a wide range of artists over the years.
Overall, "Take My Hand Precious Lord" is a moving and heartfelt expression of faith, hope, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a song that has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world, and will continue to be a source of inspiration for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Precious Lord, take my hand
Oh Lord, I am asking for your guidance and protection.
Lead me on, let me stand
I am lost and I need you to show me the way, so that I can stand firmly on my feet again.
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lone
I am exhausted, I am feeble and I am feeling lonely.
Through the storm, through the night
Even when I face adversity and experience darkness, I am hoping you can be with me through these moments.
Lead me on to the light
Guide me towards the light and show me that there is hope and brightness in this world.
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Please, take my hand and bring me back to my place of comfort and happiness.
When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When I feel discouraged, I need you to be by my side and comfort me.
When my light is almost gone
When I am close to losing my strength and my motivation.
Hear my cry, hear my call
Please listen to my plea and come to my aid.
Hold my hand lest I fall
I am afraid I will stumble and lose my footing, so I ask you to keep me steady and prevent me from falling.
When the darkness appears and the night draws near
When I am surrounded by darkness, and everything seems hopeless and gloomy.
And the day is past and gone
When the day is over and I am faced with the quietness of the night.
At the river I stand
I am at a moment of transition and I need your presence to guide me through it.
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Guide my steps and walk with me, so I do not have to face this alone.
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Please, take my hand and lead me back to the safety and comfort of my home.
Precious Lord, take my hand
I need you more than ever, Lord.
Lead me on, let me stand
Please take me forward and let me stand up on my own again.
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lone
I am not feeling strong and I am feeling quite alone in this world.
Through the storm, through the night
Please, guide me through the worst of times, especially when everything seems hopeless.
Lead me on to the light
Lead me to a place where everything is bright and full of hope.
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
I trust in you, Lord, and please bring me home.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AbaloneKid
Masters give us beautiful music, like this classic.
Jesus Christ sang! YES He did right before he gave himself over to his enemies so that they could crucify Him and we could LIVE!. Matthew Chapter 26. verse 30.
In Him is safety! By faith to believe God gives freely:
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Isaiah chap 14: verse 7:
Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel.
(which means: Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל, "God with us" in human flesh as a man but without sin. His shed blood would eventually pay all sins price of all sinners! And He would be crucified and die and rise from the dead the third day. Jesus had to die. His death and blood were both required to pay for all sins once and for all time. See * 1 Cor.15:3-4 &* Ephesians 1:7 below)
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John 3:
16 For God loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
17 God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world; but the world through Him can be saved.
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“All have sinned and lack the glory of God.” Romans chapter 3: verse 23
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"The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans chapter 6: verse 23
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“I am the way, the truth and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me.” John 14: 6
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“Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and he was buried, and on the third day he rose up again according to the Scriptures” 1 Cor. 15: 3-4
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“In whom we have atonement through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the richness of his grace”; Ephesians. 1: 7
-
"For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the forgiveness of sins." Matthew chap 26: verse 28
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Ephesians 2: 8-9 "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast."
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Romans 10:
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
13 For whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
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"Therefore, since we were justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5: 1
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Salvation, forgiveness of sins is available to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
@dragoness48
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
Elvis Presley
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
(Lead me home)
@AbaloneKid
Masters give us beautiful music, like this classic.
Jesus Christ sang! YES He did right before he gave himself over to his enemies so that they could crucify Him and we could LIVE!. Matthew Chapter 26. verse 30.
In Him is safety! By faith to believe God gives freely:
-
Isaiah chap 14: verse 7:
Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel.
(which means: Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל, "God with us" in human flesh as a man but without sin. His shed blood would eventually pay all sins price of all sinners! And He would be crucified and die and rise from the dead the third day. Jesus had to die. His death and blood were both required to pay for all sins once and for all time. See * 1 Cor.15:3-4 &* Ephesians 1:7 below)
-
John 3:
16 For God loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
17 God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world; but the world through Him can be saved.
-
“All have sinned and lack the glory of God.” Romans chapter 3: verse 23
-
"The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans chapter 6: verse 23
-
“I am the way, the truth and the life: no one comes to the Father but by me.” John 14: 6
-
“Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and he was buried, and on the third day he rose up again according to the Scriptures” 1 Cor. 15: 3-4
-
“In whom we have atonement through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the richness of his grace”; Ephesians. 1: 7
-
"For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the forgiveness of sins." Matthew chap 26: verse 28
-
Ephesians 2: 8-9 "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast."
-
Romans 10:
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
13 For whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
-
"Therefore, since we were justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5: 1
-
Salvation, forgiveness of sins is available to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
@alexmonty5163
When mom died I couldn't say goodbye, days later I was lying down listening to Elvis's music I fell asleep and began to dream that Elvis appeared next to my bed dressed in his white suit of lights and he took me to the room where my mother had died and there she was as if time came back, that's when I was able to say goodbye to tears and finally my heart rested thanks to Elvis. This is real.
@elizareyes2143
woah 🥺
@djw315mw2
That put tears in my eyes just reading that
@deboluccia
That's amazing. What a blessing.
@nitasheehan2704
Bless you.
@crystal-tyme974
https://youtu.be/QboZwZ28QNs
@sandramaggard2962
Elvis sang gospel straight from his heart. I've been listening for 60 year's now and will never get tired of hearing Elvis singing. Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. Elvis is home now.
@danda757
Yes. Elvis is home now. He had his difficulties with life being a celebrity but in spite of all that he stayed true to God. He was baptized and accepted God as his Lord and savior. No doubt in my mind he is in heaven now.
@sandramaggard2962
@@danda757 I agree with you we can't judge his mistakes we all make them. Amen
@suzannedawkins6252
Yes he is 😭😭😭