Jesus, Take a Hold

"Jesus, Take a Hold" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Merle Haggard. It was released in June 1970 as the first single from the album Hag. "Jesus, Take a Hold" peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100. It reached three on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.