Story Behind The Song
Bob Mason and his wife Debbie had been worship leaders and ministers for the 30 years of their marriage. She got cancer and then it went into remission 20 years ago. Then, last year it suddenly came back and she died. He was devastated and recognized th
Song Description
The tragedy of losing someone--a spouse or a child, either to death or to destructive lifestyles can be overwhelming. This true story tell how a preacher, though depressed over his loss, found out that a touch from Jesus can make all the difference. At
| Song Length |
4:56 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel, Latin - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Composed |
Subject |
Sorrow, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Carrie Underwood, Paul Simon |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Jesus Took Their Sorrow
Words and Music by Marlene Jones-Skurtu Ac November, 2008
Am--Dm--G--Am
Verse 1:
Am Dm
I heard a preacher man, just the other day,
G Am
Said the only woman he'd ever loved had gone away.
Am Dm
Said for thirty years she'd been his wife,
F Dm Am
The most beautiful, musical person in his life.
Am Dm
He said he'd counseled others in the past
G Am
Who'd lost someone and had such pain that would last.
Am Dm
They said he couldn't know, nor could he feel their pain,
F Dm Am
'cuz coming close to death's door was just not the same.
Bridge:
F Am
But now he knows that pain and sorrow,
F Dm
And though dark days were all a-glazed,
F G
He's beginning to see light for tomorrow. He quotes:
Chorus:
C G7
Jesus took their sorrow and put away their pain.
Am E
Jesus took their sorrow and wiped the teary stain.
Cadd9 G7
Jesus took their sorrow; His grace he did employ.
Am Dm G Am
Jesus took their sorrow and filled their hearts with joy.
Verse 2:
Am Dm
I met a woman just the other day,
G Am
Said the only daughter she ever had, had gone away.
Am Dm
She was caught up in a world of parties and men.
F Dm Am
She was lost and blinded to the power of sin.
Bride 2:
F Am
But now she sees that pain and sorrow,
F Dm
And though dark days were all a-glazed,
F G
The both can see light for tomorrow. They say: (chorus)
Bridge 3:
E Am
Just one touch of the Master's hand
E Am
Can change your life, make you understand.
E Am
Just one touch of the Master's hand
E
Can give you hope
F
And make you
G
To stand.
Chorus 2 (new key):
D A7
Jesus takes your sorrow and puts away your pain.
Bm F#
Jesus takes your sorrow and wipes the teary stain.
D A7
Jesus takes your sorrow; His grace he does employ.
Bm G A
Jesus takes your sorrow and fills your heart with... (repeat chorus with choir, then)
G A D
...And fills your heart with joy!