Alison Krauss has the Lord closely watching over her. She never strays too far without stopping and Giving God the glory with her blessed partner Ron Block. She never claims to be a gospel singer but has just as much power if not more than most contemporary Christian Singers. She has blessed and ministered to me for more than 20 years. I have total respect for this incredible woman.
What has happened to our music today? Most christian music these days has gone to the contemporary music. Churches today do not even sing out of the hymnals anymore. All the music is up on a screen. This is so beautiful. I wish we could go back to this kinda music.
This was just done at a Christian Ministry retreat that they go to in Alabama. I like how Miss Krauss invites the audience to join in. Like she's leading worship.
Amen dear Judi,and Jesus Christ is the only way to God..John14;6......the only propitiation for our sin ..1John2;1---3....and he saves to the uttermost..Hebrews7;25....AMEN..JESUS CHRIST IS LORD...MY LORD
I think Ron is playing in drop-d tuning. alisonis, by far, has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. I have saw her in earlier days at a couple of Bluegrass festivals and she never fails to blow me away. I really wish she would come back close to here. I would love to meet her as well as Union Station again. they are all wonderful. God Bless.
+Donnie Dyer Loved your post about Allison Krause "Near the Cross". Do you play guitar? I tried this song playing along with Ron Block, He is in standard tuning capoed on the 1st fret. Then it is the D-maj., G, and A fingering. Of course some fingering can be added like alternating base notes, sus4 and so on. Hope this helps if you want to play along.
+Donnie Dyer I watched a second time and it looks like Ron changed the capo to the 3rd fret. (If you look at the back of the guitar in opening scene it is on the 1st fret). Both work , you would change the fingering to C-Maj, F-Maj, and G-Maj. Sometime this is done to make adding fills easier, or because the capo tends to get in the way when playing A for example. Sometimes when we play 2 guitars, one for example would play E-Maj, and the second would capo the 4th fret and play a C-Maj, which is the same chord. Try both ways and play along. I hope this helps.
+Ted Rowland You're absolutely right, and have a good sight: as the key for this song is Eb (often used by AKUS to fit Alison's voice), the 3 main chords are Eb, Ab and Bb (fingering C, F and G with the guitar capoed on 3rd fret). Many players add two extra passing chords, Gm and Cm, (steps IIm and VIm for the Eb major scale, fingering Em and Bm on the capoed neck) to enrich the comping.
Listening to the one who took the video sing along makes my heart sing. I love Alison K - hearing others make a joyful noise along with her is what it is all about. Peace.
Well Tim Lawson, it certainly would be awesome to hear you singing this along side Alison Krauss, I’m assuming it is you I hear during last chorus! Such a nice voice!
One of my favorite songs ever and what an awesome voice singing this video. Alison Krauss can sing anything. You have blessed me tonight beyond anyone's imagination. Thank you both.
Reminds me so much of my youth when we sang these beautiful songs in church. Alison Krauss could make any song sound great, but the combination of great music and a heavenly voice makes this touch anyone who hears it.
Such majesty, such power. The simplicity of her performance is utterly striking. She is not glorying in herself (although most would say she's got alot to crow about) Keep it simple & sweet - how much better when He is glorified because He loves to allow us to enter in & share in that precious joy.
Very beautifully done! Epitome of what music is supposed to be. Ron Block is so multitalented when it comes to Gospel music and Alisons voice is so spiritual and moving. These two together, is just beyond words...As long as they are around, there is still hope for music.................
it was enlightening to watch them try to find (or maybe remember??) the right key to play/sing this!! just like plain ol' regular folks. i'm sure they are plain ol' regular folks, just immensely talented, yet truly, really humble.
So thankful that I know what she's singing about. And I know she has to know about it too, she sings it with such conviction. Love her, love her voice!!
To Banjohombre: Amen, Brother. Thank God we have that angelic voice to inspire us. I realize that she was a prodigy on the fiddle/violin, but it certainly seems as if she modeled her singing style to emulate a violin. I simply cannot believe how pure her voice is...I can't go long without listening to it. God bless Ron Block too...how awesome is this guy? Can't wait to hear them again when they come back to Mississippi.
@ Tim Lawson, Bro... You have such a blessed vocal cords... & I am so glad to hear you glorifying Him along with Alison. Blessings brother. Would love to hear more of your vids glorifying the King of Kings.
God didn't just say, "I love you!" He demonstrated it. God got *_real_* with us, so to speak. He sent his only son who left his throne; and so the Word, Jesus, became flesh. Behold the Lamb of God! They mocked him, whipped him, cursed him, beat him, spat upon him, drove a crown of thorns into his skull. In mockery, they gave him a staff and blind-folded him and would hit him and say, *"Prophesy! Who hit you?"* In mockery, they gave him a crown of thorns because he said he was a king. They nailed the Lamb of God to the cross. The religious leaders said, ""He saved others; himself he cannot save."" Then to make sure he was dead, they drove a spear into his side and blood and water poured out. The atonement for mans sins was paid by God in full; yet in a way, we all nailed him to the cross; and yet Jesus said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." For God so loved the world and Jesus demonstrated it by his obedience to the Father, even unto death upon a cross. This is what I see when I hear this song: images of Christ's humiliation, obedience, suffering and his shedding of blood and water for me and for all. May all believe on Jesus for the forgiveness of sin and salvation. peace
Great post. Loved the ending in particular. (And thank you, holding-or-at-least-standing-close-enough-to-the-camera-guy, for adding a nice harmony at the end - unlike so many UA-cam posts where, well, you know . . . .:-0)
Dolly Parton once said that she was sure that if she could hear an angel, it would sound like Alison Krause. I think so, too.
Alison Krauss has the Lord closely watching over her. She never strays too far without stopping and Giving God the glory with her blessed partner Ron Block. She never claims to be a gospel singer but has just as much power if not more than most contemporary Christian Singers. She has blessed and ministered to me for more than 20 years. I have total respect for this incredible woman.
Isn't it great that we have an Alison Krauss to listen to?
What has happened to our music today? Most christian music these days has gone to the contemporary music. Churches today do not even sing out of the hymnals anymore. All the music is up on a screen. This is so beautiful. I wish we could go back to this kinda music.
One of the most beautiful hymns ever. One of the most beautiful voices ever. Absolutely THE most beautiful truth Ever. Nuff said.
A perfect marriage the clear voice of Alison Krauss and the words of Fanny Crosby. Awesome!
This was just done at a Christian Ministry retreat that they go to in Alabama. I like how Miss Krauss invites the audience to join in. Like she's leading worship.
When Allison sings for the first time in heaven, everybody will stop what they are doing and listen.
Today is Ash Wednesday.
It was not the nails that held Christ to the cross, but His love for you and for me.
Amen dear Judi,and Jesus Christ is the only way to God..John14;6......the only propitiation for our sin ..1John2;1---3....and he saves to the uttermost..Hebrews7;25....AMEN..JESUS CHRIST IS LORD...MY LORD
Judi Harbin Amen
Alison Krauss is AMAZING!!!!!! That voice is so pure and expressive. I can't find the words to express what her voice does to my spirit.
One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard and one of my favorite hymns! Absolutely Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
I wish she had recorded a studio version of this. This is perfect! I hope she knows the One she is singing about.
She does.
Beautiful song. And no one could sing it better.
Breathtaking vocals! Alison really does have the voice of an angel!!
Being an old hippie(that got born again)...let me say HEAVY!
so meaningful...makes me cry
My Daddy always told me 'When we get to heaven and hear the angels sing this is how they will sound'
I think Ron is playing in drop-d tuning. alisonis, by far, has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard. I have saw her in earlier days at a couple of Bluegrass festivals and she never fails to blow me away. I really wish she would come back close to here. I would love to meet her as well as Union Station again. they are all wonderful. God Bless.
+Donnie Dyer Loved your post about Allison Krause "Near the Cross". Do you play guitar? I tried this song playing along with Ron Block, He is in standard tuning capoed on the 1st fret. Then it is the D-maj., G, and A fingering. Of course some fingering can be added like alternating base notes, sus4 and so on. Hope this helps if you want to play along.
+Donnie Dyer I watched a second time and it looks like Ron changed the capo to the 3rd fret. (If you look at the back of the guitar in opening scene it is on the 1st fret). Both work , you would change the fingering to C-Maj, F-Maj, and G-Maj. Sometime this is done to make adding fills easier, or because the capo tends to get in the way when playing A for example. Sometimes when we play 2 guitars, one for example would play E-Maj, and the second would capo the 4th fret and play a C-Maj, which is the same chord. Try both ways and play along. I hope this helps.
+Ted Rowland You're absolutely right, and have a good sight: as the key for this song is Eb (often used by AKUS to fit Alison's voice), the 3 main chords are Eb, Ab and Bb (fingering C, F and G with the guitar capoed on 3rd fret). Many players add two extra passing chords, Gm and Cm, (steps IIm and VIm for the Eb major scale, fingering Em and Bm on the capoed neck) to enrich the comping.
Listening to the one who took the video sing along makes my heart sing. I love Alison K - hearing others make a joyful noise along with her is what it is all about. Peace.
Two of the best musicians on the planet.....a guitar player and a woman with the voice of an Angel.....
LOL she is too funny! and I love love love love love her and Ron playing/singing together...
Well Tim Lawson, it certainly would be awesome to hear you singing this along side Alison Krauss, I’m assuming it is you I hear during last chorus! Such a nice voice!
My favorite. To God be the Glory.
One of my favorite songs ever and what an awesome voice singing this video. Alison Krauss can sing anything. You have blessed me tonight beyond anyone's imagination. Thank you both.
I listen to this again & again~~so pure; and her preceding commentary really just illustrates the point of the song.
When I leave this earth in a few years I believe the angels in heaven will sing like Alison
God blessed this lady, her voice truly made in Heaven.
What a beautiful voice singing a beautiful song.
Isn't it odd---- one of the worlds most beautiful voices , and still unknown to some
I sang Saprano with this Angelic Voice, and felt His Presence! Glory be to God!
Her voice brings me to tears! Never heard her sing so powerfully before.
Reminds me so much of my youth when we sang these beautiful songs in church. Alison Krauss could make any song sound great, but the combination of great music and a heavenly voice makes this touch anyone who hears it.
She has such an ethereal quality to her voice, so pure and clear. Truly the voice of an angel.
Yes, the harmony at the end was beautiful... a Vince Gill voice if ever I heard one... Beautiful. Thank you for posting.
Such majesty, such power. The simplicity of her performance is utterly striking.
She is not glorying in herself (although most would say she's got alot to crow about)
Keep it simple & sweet - how much better when He is glorified because He loves to allow us to enter in & share in that precious joy.
She will win the Voice in heaven!
HER VOICE MAKES ME FEEL GOD"S PRESENCE DEEPLY IN MY SOUL.. SO PURE..
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Wow. I'm speechless by how her voice fits this song. I just wanted to hear the lyrics, and now I'm blown away.
I absolutely love Alison's voice - it is magical!
love the harmony at the end :) awesome video, thanks for posting
No other voice to compare.....and with Ron Block......awesome.
There are NO words to describe that voice and how it goes right through my soul.
Very beautifully done! Epitome of what music is supposed to be. Ron Block is so multitalented when it comes to Gospel music and Alisons voice is so spiritual and moving. These two together, is just beyond words...As long as they are around, there is still hope for music.................
Beautiful singing voice. Pleasant to the ear! One of the greatest songs ever written. May God bless you.
it was enlightening to watch them try to find (or maybe remember??) the right key to play/sing this!! just like plain ol' regular folks. i'm sure they are plain ol' regular folks, just immensely talented, yet truly, really humble.
Truly her voice is a gift from God!
There's no finer music than southern gospel.
Alison Krauss is a class act, what ever she sing, but this is so beautiful.
So thankful that I know what she's singing about. And I know she has to know about it too, she sings it with such conviction. Love her, love her voice!!
Awesome Song and Video!!!!
Alison Krauss's voice is what I expect the angels in heaven to sound like also
To Banjohombre: Amen, Brother. Thank God we have that angelic voice to inspire us. I realize that she was a prodigy on the fiddle/violin, but it certainly seems as if she modeled her singing style to emulate a violin. I simply cannot believe how pure her voice is...I can't go long without listening to it. God bless Ron Block too...how awesome is this guy? Can't wait to hear them again when they come back to Mississippi.
LOVE this song!
I feel blessed just listening to this, again and again and again. My soul trembles when I hear you Miss Krauss.
Beautiful version! Love this song and Alison's voice.
Beautiful Angelic voice. God Bless
Used to sing this in an old one room church in rural MN.....
wonderfull song. Allison is truley a gift from God also.
wow this sent chills all over my body
Omg I love Alison--she's so adorable and silly while her singing is so incredibly powerful.
What a beautiful version of one of my favorite hymns, from your old neighbor across hill street
Her voice reminds me to always be faithful.....
Mr.Lawson...Thanks for the upload..It's so beautiful.
But how could it not be?.....Alison Krauss is so talented/gifted,a pure gem.
Really liked this. The singing was beautiful
Thanks for posting! Simple adoration and thanksgiving.
I wish she had a recording of this song. Love her voice
+charles hines
ou can download this via free youtube download
agreed
Moving and beautiful, great worship song. Thank you Alison,,,
wow! Beautiful!.. One of my favourite songs! :)
Beautiful song
Alison amazing so much she ever topssssss thank you
wonderful kind of music!
WOW,I love listening to her sing! AWESOME as usual from the voice of an angel. {:>)
Tim,
Thanks for posting this. This is still my favorite Alison Krauss video. And you have a nice voice as well.
Regards,
Gumby
@ Tim Lawson, Bro... You have such a blessed vocal cords... & I am so glad to hear you glorifying Him along with Alison. Blessings brother. Would love to hear more of your vids glorifying the King of Kings.
beautiful
Peace beyond the river.
powerful song
Amen. That was beautiful.
Wow....just wow! Absolutely lovely. :)
Beautiful,,,like an angel,,,
Any hymn that Alison does is special. . . . Thanks for posting it. A shame that the audio quality is not a bit better.
Beautiful
very very moving. amazing voice. would love to listen live
Jesus keep me near the cross i bless you Jesus
such a beautiful voice and song
Tim you made this song ♡♡♡ God Bless your ministry
God didn't just say, "I love you!" He demonstrated it. God got *_real_* with us, so to speak.
He sent his only son who left his throne; and so the Word, Jesus, became flesh. Behold the Lamb of God!
They mocked him, whipped him, cursed him, beat him, spat upon him, drove a crown of thorns into his skull.
In mockery, they gave him a staff and blind-folded him and would hit him and say, *"Prophesy! Who hit you?"*
In mockery, they gave him a crown of thorns because he said he was a king.
They nailed the Lamb of God to the cross. The religious leaders said, ""He saved others; himself he cannot save.""
Then to make sure he was dead, they drove a spear into his side and blood and water poured out.
The atonement for mans sins was paid by God in full; yet in a way, we all nailed him to the cross; and yet Jesus said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do."
For God so loved the world and Jesus demonstrated it by his obedience to the Father, even unto death upon a cross.
This is what I see when I hear this song: images of Christ's humiliation, obedience, suffering and his shedding of blood and water for me and for all.
May all believe on Jesus for the forgiveness of sin and salvation.
peace
Born Ontheland amen
Ron Block doesn't get the credit very often!Alison just is Blessed!
beautiful song done beautifully
Great post. Loved the ending in particular. (And thank you, holding-or-at-least-standing-close-enough-to-the-camera-guy, for adding a nice harmony at the end - unlike so many UA-cam posts where, well, you know . . . .:-0)
One of my favorites when I was a kid. Nice that she's covered it. :)
Beautiful. Nice Allison Krauss tune, nice version of this tune in particular. I wondder how's singing that great harmony part?
WONDERFUL just WONDERFUL! }:>) THANKS for sharing & God bless.
Wow!
I totally agree with you.
Love this!!
Lovely. Just lovely.
Inspring!Godbless you
I'm not slightly religious - but this makes me wanna be
Well come on, It's no better time than right now
Nice harmonizing on the last chorus, camera man! :)
truly the voice of an angel