Needful Hands
Jars of Clay
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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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Written by: CHARLIE LOWELL, DAN HASELTINE, MATT ODMARK, STEPHEN DANIEL MASON
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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.
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Band CompositionThe song is performed by the band Jars of Clay, a group composed of Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, and Matt Odmark.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1998 as one of the tracks on their album "Much Afraid".
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Label of ReleaseIt was released by Essential Records, a label that specializes in Christian music.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the band has had many hits on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, "Needful Hands" wasn't a significant chart hit.
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Unique CompositionThe song is unique as it is a praise song set to a rock beat, featuring the group's signature acoustic guitar style.
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Lyric Interpretation"Needful Hands" is a song of surrender to God, expressing the Christian belief of God's necessary role in one's life.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Much Afraid," which includes "Needful Hands," won a Grammy award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1999.
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Concert StapleThe song is often performed at concerts by Jars of Clay as a part of their worship-oriented setlist, and is a crowd favorite.
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Philanthropic EffortsJars 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.
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Overall ImpactOver the years, "Needful Hands" has been covered by various Christian artists, reflecting the continuing impact and resonance of the song.
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