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“I Want to Hold Your Hand” is one of The Beatles’ most iconic songs, released in 1963. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and became the band’s first U.S. number-one hit, contributing significantly to the “British Invasion” of American pop culture in the 1960s. The song is known for its catchy melody, upbeat rhythm, and infectious energy, representing the early pop-rock sound of The Beatles.
“Across the Universe” is a song by The Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership. It was first released on the charity album No One’s Gonna Change Our World in 1969, and later appeared on the band’s 1970 album Let It Be.
The song is known for its poetic lyrics and dreamy quality, with Lennon describing it as one of his best works. The chorus features the phrase “Jai Guru Deva Om,” a Sanskrit mantra that reflects the influence of Indian spirituality on Lennon during that time. The lyrics are reflective and introspective, conveying a sense of wonder and serenity as Lennon muses on the nature of existence and the universe.
Musically, the song is characterized by its gentle, flowing melody and a hypnotic quality that reinforces the theme of transcendence. It’s one of The Beatles’ more ethereal and meditative tracks, and it has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Psalm 41 contains perhaps the most comforting verse in all of Scripture for anyone struggling with sickness: “The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness.” While we know that God doesn’t heal every illness—and when he does, it’s always on his own timeline—this psalm testifies to the sustaining grace he offers our souls when our bodies fail us.