Listen to this powerful instrumental cover of the beloved hymn ‘He Touched Me.’ This popular hymn was originally written by Bill Gaither. Matthew Holt is the musician performing the hymn on the piano in this video. May this song uplift you today!

‘Shackled by a heavy burden
'Neath a load of guilt and shame
Then the hand of Jesus touched me
And now I am no longer the same’

What a beautiful performance of ‘He Touched Me.’ Matthew Holt has had a full career with his musical talents. In 2004, he joined the award-winning family group The Perrys and played with them until 2008. Then in 2012, Matthew became the full-time keyboard player for the Gaither Vocal Band and the Gaither Homecoming Tour.

Matthew does an incredible job playing ‘He Touched Me,’ and many people online shared their thoughts about his performance. 

“One of my favorite church hymns of all time!” one person writes after watching the music video.

“I think I’m up to seven times watching this tonight. It’s just so beautiful!” comments another person online.

When it comes to the history of ‘He Touched Me,’ it was written in 1963 by Bill Gaither. Gospel singer Doug Oldham was the first to record the hymn in 1964, and not long after that, the Bill Gaither Trio recorded it. Then in 1965, The Imperials recorded ‘He Touched Me’ for their album The Happy Sounds of Jake Hess and the Imperials. In 1969, they recorded a newer version for the album Love Is The Thing. This is the version that Elvis Presley heard that made him want to record the song himself.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to this instrumental version of the hymn ‘He Touched Me,’ and may it be an encouragement for you today!