Let Me Testify
So there is NO misunderstanding, let me testify, the power of the healing our
Heavenly Father has bestowed upon me. In ’08 I was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Most everyone knows that’s a death sentence! Not in my case!
More recently I was diagnosed with a heart problem in two hospitals, in Ft. Worth
and in Bakersfield. Either they both malfunctioned exactly the same way, or
once again, the Lord stepped in and altered the condition. An angiogram proved it
all wrong. My heart is perfect!
It’s almost embarrassing to know that the Lord cares
that much for me. But, I am gonna shout it to the entire world. He healed me either
at my request or someone else’s There were a lot of prayers involved
He also guided the hands of other special doctors and was able to properly relocate
my Atlas. But never for a moment do I give credit or claim any myself.
The Man upstairs is still in charge.
I am gonna be 75 this coming April and I am a walking miracle
I might add a Healthy miracle.
I give all the thanks to my Heavenly Father and to my
wonderful family, Theresa, Jenessa and Bennie.
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Mr. Haggard, I want to start off by saying, May the Lord be with you in this time illness. My grandpa “Roger Rowton” has listened to you for many many year’s now, He think’s there is no-one like you
I’m 22 year’s old and also know every song you have ever wrote. My favorite would be “Mama tired” and “Silver Wings”….those two song’s are amazing, as well as all of your other song’s and albums.
My grandpa and grandmother went to your show Jan 12, 2012.. Here In Monroe Louisiana, That is all they have been talking about, How amazing it was and such a good voice you have.
May God be with you and keep you healthy, We love you Mr. Haggard ..
With Love, The Rowton Family
I also was diagnosed with Lung cancer in Feb. 2010. I did the chemo and radiation. I also had the surgery and removed a part of my lung and now I am cancer free again. I’ll pray for you and you pray for me. God bless you.
sorry to here you are not feelimg well.May God bless you with a speedy recovery.I was blessed to see your show here in monroe la on the 12th.Have enjoyed your music since 67.there are many great country singers out there george,waylon,randyto name a few.but like Elvis and rock.You are the king of country,and not just country.there seems to be no boundries for you where music is cocernd.I play music myself and it’s not just your great vocals and wrighting talant,but your ability to know where the emphesis belongs.just lost my brother 2 years back who was crippeled,he could’t pat his foot but he sat countless hrs before his stereo playing an promoting your music.yov,ve done enough ,go be with your wonderful family. god bless and keep you ,your biggest fan Roger
I came to your site this morning as I heard your concert was canceled in Macon and Columbus this week Hag. I wish you a speedy recovery. I’m thrilled to see this post and that your overall health is doing good. I will pray for you and you me. You’ve meant a great deal to so many over the years and you obviously are needed here longer! Thanks for staying on the road, so we can catch a show now and then. Gob Bless. Andy
Sorry to hear that you were hospitalized last evening and had to re-schedule your performance in Macon, GA. I am hoping that once again, the power of prayer will get you back on the road to recovery and back to entertaining us fans as you love to do. God Bless Merle Haggard!
Glad To Hear You Are Doing Great Merle
You are the Greatest Singer-songwriter
In The History Of Country Music! Happy To Hear
Also Of Your Strong Belief In God!
I didn’t know about Merle’s heart or lung condition but I am so happy that he is ok. I am also happy that he is a Christian as am I. I think it is wonderful that he gives God the glory for healing him . He is my alltime favorite country singer.
i have recently gone through a leg amputation i also have had a liver transplant ‘servived many types of cancer even panreatic cancer and i know pain @suffering but your music has allways helped me. so thank you hag i love you. tenn.
Merle,
I’m just reading your post – thank you for sharing such an awesome testimony. I’m so pleased to hear you are well and your story is proof of the the POWER of prayer. As they say “God is good all the time, all the time God is good”. Looking forward to when you will be in the Cincinnati area in April. Take care and God Bless!
Wow. What an awsome testimony. I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer late 2004. No surgery. Chemo/Radiation and Targeted therapy. I too am a miracle. Can’t figure out why God wants me around either. I’m 50 and i’ve been stable for 6 years now. 2012 will be my 8th anniversay.
I grew up listening to your music (thanks to my brother). I like all kinds of music, but I’ve never heard any as good as yours. Still a fan. Always will be. Thanks for sharing your amazing life with us. Sharron.
Merle,
It is great to hear you are doing well and that God continues to bless you. I appreciate you acknowledging the healing powers available to everyone from our loving and forgiving God. I look forward to seeing you in Tulsa in a couple weeks at your “sold out” show. Tulsa loves you!
Jerry
Hi Merle,
So happy to hear you are doing well and your health has improved. I was diagnosed with NSLC awhile ago and will have surgery Jan. 3rd. 2012. It sure is a scary thing, but knowing if an old fool like you can beat it then and old fool like me can too. No one is guaranteed another tomorrow so we must live each day to the fullest and thank the Lord for it. My prayers and thoughts will always be with you. Have loved your music since you first started out and still do so keep it coming.
Darlene from Toronto, Canada
Thank you Merle for sharing the gift the Lord has you with… Some of us never do. You have overcome once again , thanks to your beliefs. Thank you for a fine testimony…
May God Bless you always
I am taking my mom to see you in Columbus, GA in Jan. and I can’t wait. We both love your music bu the best thing about it all is reading here that you know the Lord!
Awesome that you know your Healer and the fact that He touched you. I imagine just a lot of prayers are going up for our favorite country singer Mr. Haggard. God likes your voice too. What a talent He gave you!! So glad you are healthy. So happy you have such a great family to support you also. You are truly a blessed man. You are in the Clifton’s prayers always.
Hero?! As an ol’ scudder I don’t have heros; only Merle stands by himself!
I admire Merle for everything that he has overcome. Everything!
When each of us takes a moment to give ourselves a “pity me!” look only to Merle in order to gain courage in overcoming adversity, then strength can be recognized by each of us.
If all the whinners in this world would follow the pathway that Merle has followed then each, and all, of the whinners would be made the better and be made stronger.
Merle, I salute you!
Merle, God is great, isn’t He! I have been a fan since the age of 5. You were my parents favorite singer, which transferred to me and I am proud to say that my daughter, age 9 is a big fan. She breaks into If We Make Through December, Silver Wings, and Old Man from the Mountain spontaneously and often! I have seen you in concert 4 times over the years, the first time was around 1970 at the Macon Coliseum in Macon, Ga. I am very happy to see you are coming to Macon again. I have 6 tickets for my family and a couple friends on the 6th row at the City Auditorium and Molly is extremely excited! Stay healthy and God Bless!
So glad to hear your testimony and that you give all the credit to our Lord and Saviour. He is an awesome God. I have been a fan of yours since I was a child, use to have your 8-tracks if that tells you anything lol.
Keep the faith!
Dear Mr. Haggard,
Thank you for sharing your testimony. God Bless you.
Kay Kay Bolger
Hey Meryl,
BEEN A FAN FOREVER I’m in India , #1 kIDDLE hOPPER ON A BIG CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. Please swing up to eastern Canada ( The Maritimes ), Fredericton … U have all kinds of fans, great venues and great hospitality. Ok?
Bob K
Thanks for sharing that powerful testimony brother Merle… so awesome for you to do that and Praise God for what He has done and is doing in your life. In 2006 He graciously healed my Dad of Hepititus C… He is indeed an awesome, loving heavenly father.
Merle I’m so glad to hear you are doing good and especially that you are giving God the glory. I have been a fan of yours since my high school days in the early seventies. I use to sing a lot of your songs and since I have rededicated my live to singing for the Lord I have taken some of your songs and rewrote them to Christian lyrics. Okie From Muskogee to Bible Totin’ Christian, Farmers Daughter to This Man Called Jesus, The Fightin’ Sid Of Me to When Your Runnin’ Down My Savior, Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down to Tonight My Jesus Picked Me Up, and Always On A Mountain to My Saviors Hand. I call these your songs because if they turn any heads it’s because they recognize them as Merle Haggard songs. My hope and prayer is that the Lord could use them to bring someone to know Him. I would love to send you the words that I put to your music and maybe you might even enjoy singing them. I still enjoy singing your old songs. I have seen you many times in consert years ago and would love to see you again someday. As a Christian myself I have often wondered and hoped and prayed that you know the Lord and I am jsut overjoyed to find out that you do. Hope to see you someday here on earth but now know that even if I never get the chance again that we are gauranteed of meeting in Heaven. Thanks, Gary Holmes
AMEN MERLE.
You did have alot of fans praying for you. You are a very loved person.and alot of us do feel like your family. I believe in miracles. and you have had a few in your life.Jesus loves you this I know.} See you at the Fox on Dec 10th
Dear Merle – The Lord is keeping you fit and healthy so that I will see and here you sing next time you come to Buffalo! You were here a few years ago, but my beloved father was sick with leukemia and we spent the entire day at Roswell Cancer Hospital. By the time we got home to Niagara Falls, NY, and I was to return to Buffalo to see you at the Hamburg Fair/Erie County Fair, I was emotionally and physically exhausted, and sadly missed you! I’ve been asking all of the local venues to please contact and bring you back to Buffalo! I know the Lord will keep you healthy and in His safe keeping because there are many fans who grew up listening to you who still hold tight to what was authentic and unaltered country music… and so I still listen to Merle and say, “That’s TRUE country and what it’s all about”, not the poprock computerized stuff you here today! My dad listened to you and George Jones and all the originals! I saw George Jones for my first time last February – he came to a small theater in North Tonawanda, NY and it was my birthday weekend – it was great! And now I live and hope that one day, I’ll read MERLE HAGGARD RETURNS TO BUFFALO, NY – and I hope to get the best seats money can buy just to see you in person!!! God Bless You and continue to shower you with health and songs! Can’t wait to get your new CD! ~ Mary Corio ? Fan from Niagara Falls, NY
im an irish woman living in lancashire england quite new to the internet grew up hearing my older sisters singing great country songs mostly merles and marty robbins r.i.p.really had no idea how vast merles music and writing is i listen every day would dearly love his picture and autograph god bless you and yours xx
Merle,
I have been a fan of yours sinced I was 7. I am now 49. The most impressive thing you have done(and your accomplishments speak for themselves) in my view is giving all the credit to God! Surely we ar nothing without him! Spent some time talking to you in Raleigh by your bus! You are just a regular guy and I am impressed with how you treat your fans.
God Bless you,
Bob
Merle, Thank you for your testimony, God has richly blessed you. He has used you all these years to touch people through you. Thank you for giving HIM the credit. You are an annointed child of GOD. Your brother in Jesus Christ
Merle, I love you. My big brother Brian turned me on to your music years ago and you have been such a blessing to me. I am now in the process of turning my little ones on to the magic of Merle. Your music moves me beyond words and I am so grateful that you are still with us on this earth to bring us more of your amazing music. God has blessed us by blessing you with good health and longevity. Keep fightin’ the good fight. You are a gift!
Praise God, Merle! Our Loving Savior still givin’ miracles and answers to prayers.
Keep on playin’ you workin’ man.
DanD.
Merle,
I’m a little like you on beating the predictions of Doctors with long faces. By “man’s” science; I should have been gone long ago. We just aren’t geared to understand God’s reasoning, and why He does the things that He does….except that we know that He does everything towards His glory. But; we do know that He hears and answers the prayers of His faithful children. Sometimes, He says later, sometimes He even says no. But, only He knows what His plan for us in the greater scheme of things…and we must just have faith that He will continue to love us no matter where we fit into His plans. I’m working on a new record, and playing some live again, and having a ball. Best wishes and prayers out to California from Kansas! Oh…. I really like the new record!…..Doc
You have done so much good in your life and changed a lot of lives for the better–like mine. God realizes that and now you’re reaping the rewards. Merle, you’re the best of the best! I wish you many, many more years of health and happiness. I’m a nobody and you may not even read this, but you’re in my prayers and I hope to see you in concert again someday real soon, my friend. God Bless!!
My husband and I truly enjoyed your concert at the Greek on Friday, oct 7, 2011. You are absolutely amazing, can we can’t wait to see you again. My 13 year old son was with us and he to enjoyed himself. Keep up the fabulous work Merle…God has truly blessed you with a fabulous voice…and blessed all of us by allowing you to continue your true calling of singing….and quick question…any plans of visiting and performing at the crystal palace soon?
Hey Merele I to believe in the power of prayer. I to almost died. I am 66 you have been my favorite singer for many years, i hope you come to milwaukee. i sure would love to see you sing again. My wish someday was always to meet you. i prayed for you to get better. Yes merle you did have many people praying for you. A fan for life JERRY
Amen brother – Amen! The Good Lord has blessed you and we are all grateful for your wonderful music.
Thy will be done. Nothing more nothing less. Chances are, HE isn’t finished with you yet.
Just got home from watching Hag and Kris, blow everyone one’s mind at the Greek Theater Los Angles. I new when they broke into “Why me Lord” something special was about to happen …and it did. I have never been so touch by that song and it’s lyric’s as I was tonight..Lord help me Jesus…God Bless you Merle, you have many more songs to write, sing and perform…your son on the lead guitar is gifted. as Kris said tonight, ..” the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”! My 4th Haggard Concert, and it felt like the first!
Best, Marv
Thank you for your testimony, Mr. Haggard! I believe in the power of prayer and staying positive. Miracles do happen, I believe it with all of my heart. Love your music and am looking forward to many more songs from you. You’ve got a great family, and I really enjoy Ben’s guitar playing and singing as well. You are in my prayers.
Dearest Merle, thank you so much for your new release, I love it and it’s fabulous!!! My favorite song is “What I Hate”. What I love is you and your bright light and what I hate is what you hate, especially looking up in that blue sky. They do it at night now here in East TX so at least I don’t have to see in the day as much. I love you soooo much for putting that in your song, thank you, i cried. Love you much and many blessings to you and yours ~kristy
merle we have all your albums and finally got to see you in champlain vally fair , sorry to here you were ill and happy you are ok . we dont want to loose you . i’ve listened to you since i was a teen going with my husband , you are his idol we play your music all the time and i cant wait to get your new cd.you are the best and we love you. ks for the music .
WE LOVE YOU AND THERESA SO MUCH AND HAVE PRAYED FOR YOU FOR MANY MONTHS. THANK YOU MERLE FOR GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY FOR YOUR HEALING. HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISE MY GODLY FRIEND. YOU ARE A BLESSED MAN.
Merle so glad to hear that your health is doing good and you have had a touch from the Masters Hands. I was touched by his hands 8 yrs. ago as had Prostate Cancer and after surgery have had to wear a bladder bag but still am going and Thank the Lord for each day. We saw you in Grants, OK and really enjoyed your show, was good to see your family with you as Families are very important in this life especially today. Over the years have had the oppertunity to attend your SHOWS several times and enjoy them so much as you have been given a great gift by the Master and pray that you continue to entertain us your fans. I am 77 yrs. old and the GOOD LORD WILLING WILL GET TO ATTEND MANY MORE OF YOUR SHOWS.
Hello Merle, sure enjoyed your concert in Napa a few days ago. We breed and show Toy Fox Terrier’s. We love them as much as you do. We are going to name our next show dog, Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star. Our dog who is showing and winning so much is Always on My Mind his call name is Wilson. Sure hope that Lucky or Twinkle will be as big of winner as Wilson! The puppy is due to be born around the 10th of Oct. Will let you know, just what we got. You and your band are so great!!! Loved the music! I am a cancer survivor for going on 13 years. You will be in my prayers too.
Keep up the good work!
I pray everyday for people that have cancer. I too, am a walking miracle, as I
had a cancer tumor of the right lung and the whole lung was removed in 1998,
I am doing fine and wish everyone would donate or help the Cancer Society for
the great work they are accomplishing. I have been one of the people God left
here for a longer time. God Bless You.
Merle I am 63, you have been my idol and I play in The Silver Lake Saloon in the Europapark Germany, 2/3 times a week. My one wish is to sit with u and jam. I will say this when u do die, only the shell God gave you dies. Your children will live on, and so will many memories u have given us all. My favorite is… If I could only Fly. If there was every a song perfectly written that is it. Maybe you live a long and healthy life, but hopefully I get to live longer lol. Take care and keep smiling
Wayne
Merle I am so glad you are OK. I really enjoyed the show in Alexandria, Va. Was glad to speak to Teresa. She is so sweet. I know she will take good care of you. You both stay well. Hope you will be back in Virginia soon. Keep up the good work, looking forward to getting the new CD.
So glad to hear that you are well and still kickin’. I saw you in Grant, OK recently and then heard that the Ft. Worth show was cancelled due to your health problems. This is great news and I pray that your health continues to be perfect!! Look forward to the next show…. always.
Linda Monts
Merle:
I have been a fan of yours since seeing your show in 1968 in Williamsburg KY. You and your band stopped at a little restruannt “The Southern Rose Cafe” to eat before your concert and my wife and I were there. We attended your concert where Lois Jane opened for you and also sang a song with you. I have enjoyed your music over the year more than any other singer. I am so glad to see you testify and that you have found the Lord.
Good to here Merle. I am listening “A lonesome fugitive” album. I am more of a rock type of guy, but have always appreciated the honesty and rawness of you and guys like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. Keep up the work, I am learining from your work, thanks.
Merle, we are happy that you are healthy. Thank you for putting the human experience into music for the world.
merle so glad to here this news still praying for you down here in texas thanks for all the great songs your fan for forty years joe landry
Dear Merle,
So glad you hear your doing well and being healed each day. As you Merle, my mother has been through her share of difficult health issues in her later years. Almost 20 years ago now she collapsed with what they found to be a benign brain tumor. Since then she had had several more, but thank the Lord, they were all benign. She has some deficits that make it hard sometimes, but she has guts, she is feisty and she makes the most of everyday. She knows the fact that she can still walk, and talk even with all of that, is a gift indeed! And as with you, the Lord has taken care of her and kept her fighting and living strong! I wish you all the best Merle. I have discovered your music in my 40s, although I have heard your name for years. You were given a gift from God through your music and thank you for sharing it with the world. You have made a difference in people’s lives! I love “Mama Tried”…let’s give praise for all the mother’s who give there all for their families.
Sincerely,
Sharon R.
Glad to hear Merle is okay! Thank you, Theresa, so much for sharing what you learned about the second part of praying. I will definitely keep that in mind!