CLOSE ENOUGH TO TOUCH

(written by Linda Kinghorn Leavitt & Kenneth Cope)

 

I’ve suffered much and given all

For many healers care

But nothing better—only worse

An overwhelming load to bear

Until I’m ready to lay down and die

But from the window I hear this hope filled cry

A Man named Jesus—He’s come to heal us

And suddenly, my faith comes alive

 

If I get close enough to touch

Close enough to heal

Somehow I know I’ll be whole

If I’m close enough

Close enough to feel

His healing power so real

Now I believe there’s a miracle for me

If I’m close enough to touch

 

I press my way into the crowd

And touch the Master’s clothes

A perfect cure felt deep inside

He turns to ask—I turn to hide

I’m afraid to reveal what was done

How I called on His power to right this wrong

But this is Jesus—He’s here to heal us

I fall at His feet and tell Him

 

I came close enough to touch

Close enough to heal

Faith let me know I’d be whole

If I was close enough

Close enough to feel

His love for me so real

I will believe there are miracles for me

When I’m close enough to touch

 

And down on my knees

As He turns to leave

His eyes seem to say—Just believe

Always believe

That He’s close enough to touch

 

© 1995 Mohrgüd Music (BMI)