Story Behind The Song
True story about my friend, Joe Stewart who is now confined to a rest home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Joe is the brother of Jim Stewart who sings background harmony on the song.
Song Description
Song about a man who has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy and despite all his physical ailments, receives endless strength through his faith in Jesus Christ.
Song Length |
3:48 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel |
Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Endearing, Peaceful |
Subject |
Earth, Cigarettes |
Similar Artists |
Michael W. Smith |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Heal Joe
Paul Anderson & Jim Stewart
I have a friend
I’m sure, You know
You’ve felt his love, and I have seen, his spirit glow
I sense You live
Deep in his soul
Cause even though, that he is sick, You make him whole
Chorus
But still I wonder if I could
Upon my knees, pray that You would
Heal Joe
Heal Joe
Heal Joe
Your picture hangs
Upon his wall
It’s seen by You, It’s seen by me, It’s seen by all
It tells of why
He seems so strong
Though he can’t walk, it’s hard to talk, nothing seems wrong
Chorus
But still I wonder if I could
Upon my knees, pray that You would
Heal Joe
Heal Joe
You tell us we
Are healed by faith
Well there’s no other, than that of his, that is so great
He only needs
Your simple touch
Oh can’t You see, that it would change, his life so much
Chorus
So still I wonder if I could
Upon my knees, pray that You would
Heal Joe
Heal Joe
Yes still I wonder if I could
Knowing full well that I should
Get on my knees, pray that You would
Heal Joe
Heal Joe