The Gaither Vocal Band's song "I Catch 'Em, God Cleans 'Em" is about a man's encounter with a Cajun preacher in southern Louisiana. The preacher uses the analogy of fishing to explain how he "catches" people with the love of the Kingdom, and God "cleans" them by washing away their sins. The lyrics describe the preacher's message of forgiveness and grace, emphasizing that God saves every soul that believes in him. The song tells the story of the narrator's experience of hearing the preacher's message and feeling the overwhelming sense of forgiveness and acceptance. The preacher's words resonate with the narrator, and he feels as though he has been caught in a net of forgiveness and grace. The use of the fishing analogy is a metaphor for the preacher's mission to bring people to God and lead them to salvation. The song emphasizes the power of God's love and the preacher's role as a "fisher of men," drawing people closer to God. Overall, "I Catch 'Em, God Cleans 'Em" conveys a message of redemption and the transformative power of faith and grace. It paints a vivid picture of a powerful encounter with the preacher's message, leaving the narrator feeling cleansed of his sins and filled with hope.
