Needful Hands

Jars of Clay

About Needful Hands

"Needful Hands" is a song written and performed by Jars of Clay. The song was recorded for the special event album Exodus, which also featured contributions from dc Talk, Sixpence None the Richer, and Third Day, among many other Christian artists. The single reached number one on the Christian adult contemporary airplay charts and number two on Christian CHR in 1998. An acoustic version of "Needful Hands" appears on the album Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage.


Year:
2003
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For those under the clouds
Staring up in awesome wonder
As tears come slowly down
I'm reaching up a needful hand

And You are my eyes when I cannot see
You are my voice, see, sing through me
You are my strength in weakness be

To find that I could fall
And still Your grace surrounds, pursuing
I freely stumble down
I feel Your hands around my heart

You are my eyes when I cannot see
You are my voice, see, sing through me
You are my strength in weakness be
Holy

You are my eyes when I cannot see
You are my voice, see, sing through me
You are my strength in weakness be
Holy

You are my eyes when I cannot see
You are my voice, see, sing through me
You are my strength in weakness be
Holy

You are my strength, my voice, my eyes
I lift up needful hands
You are my strength, my voice, my eyes
I lift up needful hands
You are my strength, my voice, my eyes
I lift up needful hands
I lift up needful hands

(You are my eyes) You are my eyes when I cannot see
(You are my voice) You are my voice, see, sing through me
(You are my strength) You are my strength in weakness be
Holy

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Jars of Clay

Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. more »

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Written by: CHARLIE LOWELL, DAN HASELTINE, MATT ODMARK, STEPHEN DANIEL MASON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Needful Hands" is a contemporary Christian song, specifically in the genre of Christian rock.
Band Composition
The song is performed by the band Jars of Clay, a group composed of Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, and Matt Odmark.
Release
The song was released in 1998 as one of the tracks on their album "Much Afraid".
Label of Release
It was released by Essential Records, a label that specializes in Christian music.
Chart Performance
While the band has had many hits on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, "Needful Hands" wasn't a significant chart hit.
Unique Composition
The song is unique as it is a praise song set to a rock beat, featuring the group's signature acoustic guitar style.
Lyric Interpretation
"Needful Hands" is a song of surrender to God, expressing the Christian belief of God's necessary role in one's life.
Album Performance
The album "Much Afraid," which includes "Needful Hands," won a Grammy award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1999.
Concert Staple
The song is often performed at concerts by Jars of Clay as a part of their worship-oriented setlist, and is a crowd favorite.
Philanthropic Efforts
Jars of Clay is known for its charitable efforts, including the group's own Blood:Water Mission. While not directly related to "Needful Hands," it adds another level of interpretation and context to their songs and overall discography.
Overall Impact
Over the years, "Needful Hands" has been covered by various Christian artists, reflecting the continuing impact and resonance of the song.

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