Lay Your Hands

"Lay Your Hands" is a gentle, deeply comforting prayer set to music. In the choir loft, we often pull this piece out for moments that call for quiet reflection and spiritual renewal—especially during healing Masses, retreats, or as a meditation after Communion. The melody is tender and unhurried, allowing the congregation to truly absorb the weight of the words.

The song speaks directly to our human frailty and our need for divine intervention. Starting with a plea for God's touch to bring peace, forgiveness, and healing, the verses remind us of Christ's mission to free the brokenhearted and give sight to the blind. When the choir sings the second verse, "Lord we come to you through one another," it highlights the communal aspect of our faith—how we support and pray for each other in times of need.

Singing this piece requires a soft, blended tone from the choir. The harmonies, arranged here by Ezomo John O., support the melody without overpowering the simple, earnest petition of the text. It is a song that invites everyone in the pews to pause, breathe, and open themselves to the healing presence of God.