He Touched Me
Imperials · Imperials Live [1978]
Shackled by the heavy burden
'neath a load of guilt and shame
Then the hand of Jesus touched me
(He touched me)
and now I am no longer the same
For He touched me
oh, He touched me
(He touched me)
and oh what joy (wonderful joy) that floods my soul
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole
Oh since I met this blessed savior
and since He cleansed and made me whole,
oh I will never cease to praise Him,
and shout it while eternity rolls
He touched me,
oh, He touched me
(He touched me)
And oh what joy that floods my soul
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole
'neath a load of guilt and shame
Then the hand of Jesus touched me
(He touched me)
and now I am no longer the same
For He touched me
oh, He touched me
(He touched me)
and oh what joy (wonderful joy) that floods my soul
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole
Oh since I met this blessed savior
and since He cleansed and made me whole,
oh I will never cease to praise Him,
and shout it while eternity rolls
He touched me,
oh, He touched me
(He touched me)
And oh what joy that floods my soul
Something happened and now I know
He touched me and made me whole
He Touched Me
Imperials' 'He Touched Me' stands as a defining track from their 1978 live album, capturing the raw energy and spiritual intensity characteristic of their gospel and rock fusion style. Recorded during their peak touring years, the song exemplifies the band's ability to blend traditional hymnody with powerful, driving instrumentation. As a staple of their live performances, it has become a cornerstone of their discography, reflecting the era's vibrant church music scene. The recording showcases the group's dynamic vocal harmonies and rhythmic precision, cementing their reputation as a significant force in the gospel rock movement of the late 1970s.