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Take My Hand, Precious Lord
700 E 79th St
Free to visit, outdoors, open any time.
The mural *"Take My Hand, Precious Lord"* beautifully honors Thomas Dorsey, the father of gospel music, with a poignant and reverent depiction of his legacy. Dorsey is shown seated at a piano, his hands gently resting on the keys, as if guiding the spirits of the past and future through his soulful compositions. Radiant light surrounds him, symbolizing the divine connection he forged through his music. Elements of the song "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" swirl around the mural in ethereal patterns, connecting Dorsey to both his church roots and his lasting influence on gospel music worldwide. The piece radiates warmth and reverence, capturing Dorsey's profound contribution to both faith and music.
Where to find it
700 E 79th St. Location data: Chicago Open Data. Get directions
- Artist
- Brenda Dickerson
- Material
- 0
- Year
- 2024
- City
- Chicago, IL
- Coordinates
- 41.75162, -87.60731