Lyrics
I survived because the Lord was there
It's no goodness of my own
But it's the Hand of The Lord
that is upon me
It's no goodness of my own
But it's the Hand of The Lord
that is upon me
It's no goodness of my own
it's the Hand of The Lord
that is upon me
ooh ooh ooh oh
Hand of The Lord upon me
I'm so thankful I'm healed
It's the Hand of The Lord
that's upon me
ooh ooh ooh oh
Hand of The Lord that's upon me
I've come this far
It's the Hand of The Lord
that's upon me
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ooh ooh ooh oh
Hand of The Lord that's upon me
On me, His hand on me
On me, His hand on me
On me, His hand on me
His hands upon me
I know His hand
I know His hand, hand
Oh Yes, I know is the best hand
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song is a concise testimony of survival, healing, and gratitude. Its repeated confession rejects personal merit and attributes endurance to the hand of the Lord. That repetition gives the central image increasing weight: divine care is not treated as an abstract belief but as the reason the singer has survived, recovered, and come this far. The brief vocal phrases reinforce thanksgiving rather than adding a separate theme.
The image of divine hands resting upon a person closely echoes Psalm 139:5, where the psalmist describes the Lord surrounding him and laying a hand upon him. The claim of healing also fits Psalm 103:2-3 and its praise of God as the one who forgives and heals. By returning steadily to the same confession, the song keeps attention on grace instead of achievement. Its message is that preservation and restoration provide grounds for humble gratitude to God.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 139:5 The psalmist describes the Lord surrounding him and laying a hand upon him.
- Psalm 103:2-3 The psalm praises God for forgiveness and healing.