When was he touched me written

Dale Oldham, the speaker for the evening. Gaither completed the song, working throughout the night, and revised it with Gloria the next morning. The origins of this song correspond with an account in the local Anderson newspaper, given three years after its composition:.

People often ask us how we write our songs. Often they have the idea that we sit down at the piano a certain time each week and stay there until we have produced a song. This is far from what happens. First of all, I doubt that we have one song that we could claim as our own personal accomplishment. Songs are more like whispered answers to the questions of the heart, or manna provided to supply need.

We seem to have very little to do with how often or at what time a song is written. When it is there, we simply stop everything and record it on paper. Often during family worship we read a Scripture that seems new and fresh and beautiful, that seem to sing itself into our hearts. Many times we have had experiences. For example, a woman with a flow of blood touched Jesus from behind Matthew They have three children and four grandchildren.

Bill Gaither has been awarded many music accolades including Grammy awards, Dove awards and seven times being named the Gospel Music Association's Songwriter of the Year.

Today they continue in their full-time music ministry through the popular Gaither Homecoming concerts and videos. One of the more popular Gaither television and video projects is a documentary focused on the profound part gospel music played in the life and career of Elvis Presley. Bill Gaither's inspiration for the writing of the song 'He Touched Me' came very late one night. He had been asked to play the piano for a revival meeting in Huntington, Indiana. He was accompanying Doug Oldham, who was providing the music for his father, Dr.

Dale Oldham, the speaker for the evening. But that was all a bonus. Bill Gaither, Gaither Vocal Band. I could listen to gather music all day long…. I love the harmonies, and the stories in the songs, just beautiful.

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