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By the Touch of His Hand

Representative Text

1 Burdened by sin and despairing,
Treading life’s treacherous sand;
Now for my soul Christ is caring,
Healed by the touch of His hand.

Refrain:
Healed by the touch of His hand,
Healed by the touch of His hand;
Love is my story, Christ is my glory,
Healed by the touch of His hand.

2 Peace to my heart He has given,
You should this blessing demand;
Life with the sweet peace of Heaven,
Healed by the touch of His hand. [Refrain]

3 When I shall look on His glory,
All of His love understand;
Then I shall sing the sweet story,
Healed by the touch of His hand. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16012

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Author: N. E. Cannon

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Text Information

First Line: Burdened by sin and despairing
Title: By the Touch of His Hand
Author: N. E. Cannon
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Healed by the touch of His hand
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #16012
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