Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey wrote it
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Yes there was a Thomas Dorsey who's wife died shortly after child birth, only to be followed by the new born son a few hours later. This was not the Thomas Dorsey of "big band" fame but rather a gospel singer. Based on this tragedy in his life he wrote the song "Precious Lord."
His name is Gollum.
Gollum from the Lord of the Rings which is a book to symbolize the light and dark fighting or God and Satan and their followers fighting against each other.
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Elvis Presley is singing the song, Take My Hand Precious Lord in the World Vision commercial. Elvis Presley recorded several gospel songs throughout his career.