"Needful Hands" is a song written and performed by Jars of Clay

Jars of Clay

Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...

. The song was recorded for the special event album Exodus

Exodus (compilation album)

Exodus is a Christian compilation album, featuring various artists of Contemporary Christian Music, such as dc Talk, Jars of Clay, Third Day, and Michael W. Smith. The album is noted for recreations of two well-known songs: Third Day recreates Michael W. Smith's "Agnus Dei" with a version still...

, which also featured contributions from dc Talk

Dc Talk

DC Talk , is a Grammy-winning Christian rock music trio. The group was formed in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1987 by Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait, and Kevin Max Smith. They have released five major studio albums together: DC Talk , Nu Thang , Free at Last , Jesus Freak , and Supernatural...

, Sixpence None the Richer

Sixpence None the Richer

Sixpence None the Richer is an American rock/pop band that formed in New Braunfels, Texas, eventually settling in Nashville, Tennessee. They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name" and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes". The name of the band is...

, and Third Day

Third Day

Third Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...

, among many other Christian

Christian

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 artists. The single reached number one on the Christian adult contemporary airplay charts and number two on Christian CHR in 1998. An acoustic version

Acoustic music

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 of "Needful Hands" appears on the album Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage

Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage

Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage is the fifth album of Christian band Jars of Clay. It was released in 2003 by Essential Records...

.

Track listing

Note: All versions of the song written by Charlie Lowell, Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, & Stephen Mason, unless otherwise noted

1. "Needful Hands" (Radio Edit 1) - 3:25
2. "Needful Hands" (Radio Edit 2) - 3:08
3. "Needful Hands" (Album Version) - 3:40