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'Hem' by John Long: Profound Act of Faith Transformed into Poetic Harmony


John Long's 'Hem,' steeped in scripture and motivated by steadfast faith in the face of hardship, is a powerful tribute to the life-changing power of true belief. As believers, it challenges us to ask ourselves, 'If we met Jesus today, would we go forward in faith in the middle of life's bustling crowd?'

John Long - HemThe song captures the magnificent story of Christ's interaction with the lady who, despite her condition, had faith so strong that a touch of Jesus' garment healed her. 'Hem' is a soul-stirring spiritual journey that invites us to think closely about our faith and how it unfolds in our lives.

The song's powerful lyrics poke the heart, showing the path to surrender and beyond fear. It tries to awaken the believer's desire to break down all self-imposed boundaries and reach out to the ultimate source of peace—Jesus Himself.

Highlighted in the anthem of 'Hem' is the real choice we have: to surrender our fears, to invite God to engulf our being and reveal His divine glory as our ultimate joy. The song raises the question that each of us must answer: Can we put aside all of our doubts and reach for the hem of His garment?

Allow your spirit to be welcomed and your faith to be recharged. Listen to 'Hem' by John Long for spiritual harmony and embark on a deep voyage of divine connection.

(Related scripture: Matthew 9:20-22; Psalm 16:11; John 20:29)

Lyrics


https://genius.com/John-long-hem-lyrics

Connect with John Long

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnleslielong/
  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnlongofficial
  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MvG2GuTUyc26loK7bjclg


You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4QFzYddxOJu84bG24XHo7R

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkyefEB_YFI

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