Aretha Franklin chante "Take My Hand, Precious lord" pour Martin Luther King jr.

Selon Aretha Franklin, Martin Luther King jr a souvent demandé d'interpréter cette chanson, sa préférée. Ce gospel composé par Thomas A. Dorsey (la mélodie est empruntée)a été longtemps associé à Mahalia Jackson. Au décès de cette dernière en 1972, c'est Aretha Franklin qui a interprété ce classique dont voici les paroles:

"Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When my way grows drear
Precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
When the darkness appears
And the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet, hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home
Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home"