Our church has a tradition of “laying on of hands” as a form of corporate prayer. A person who has requested the church to pray for them comes forward at the Pastor’s invitation. The congregation gathers around the person reaching out and laying their hands on the person or if they cannot get close enough to touch then they lay their hands on the person in front of them. As we lay hands we join together in prayer and ask for God’s intervention in the person’s life. I often wonder what visitors who are not use to this feel about this prayer gathering. Since this is a regular occurance we really don’t explain it, but instead just do it. After one occasion the Pastor ended his prayer and then said to the person, “We stand with you.” In my mind this seemed to sum up and explain why we do this. It is a tangible and visual sign of the congregation’s pledge to continue to pray for this person. I felt inspired to write this song as a teaching tool to help others to understand the significance of the Church practicing the “Laying On of Hand.”
Music Sheet: We Stand With You – Lead Sheet
Trio Arrangement: We Stand With You – Trio with Piano and Guitar
Chord Sheet: WE STAND WITH YOU – Chord Sheet
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