Tamela Mann, “Touch from You”

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On the 5^th edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we’re uplifted by Tamela Mann performing, “Touch from You.”

elcome to Sunday Refresh , a column that seeks to highlight inspirational songs to uplift the spirit. These tracks that appear on Sunday Refresh may or may not be faith-based or religious; the goal is for them to make you feel better – refreshed. So, for the 5^th edition of Sunday Refresh (2022), we highlight “Touch from You” as performed by

Tamela Mann.

“Oh Lord, we need a touch from you / We really need a touch from you.” I concur, Tamela Mann, I concur! When things get arduous, who better to call than The Most High ? Furthermore, in this crazy, cruel world, we could totally use J-E-S-U-S! On the gorgeous, moving gospel ballad “Touch from You” ( Overcomer, 2021), Mann praises God, asserting we – the world – are in dire need of his wonderworking power.

“Lord, we need to hear your voice

Our hearts are open, we have no choice

Oh Lord, we need a touch from you

We really need a touch from you

Send your latter rain.”

Think of “Touch from You” as a petition to God – calling out to him for help. Whether you’re devout, ‘spiritual,’ or non-religious, the fact is, we all need assistance at some point. The load is too heavy to carry alone, even if we’d prefer to carry it alone. This is the point Mann makes on this uplifting gem: “Can you hear the voices of your people crying out? / Lord, we need you now, send your grace.” Hopefully, “Touch from You” provides that spiritual, Sunday Refresh to the same degree as it does for me .