*LYRICS - Near the Cross* ------------ Jesus keep me near the cross There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream Flows from Calv'ry's mountain In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river Near the cross, a trembling soul Love and Mercy found me There the bright and morning star Shed its beam around me In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river Near the cross I'll watch and wait Hoping, trusting ever Till I reach that golden strand Just beyond the river In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river [x2] Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen Album: Live Sessions, vol. 01
I love his dobro playing but I find his voice a bit thin and nasal. And the brother is such a cutie but needs some professional voice training on how to open up his voice and get a stronger tone. (I'm a voice coach.) Really like them so much overall but the girls are the singers here, esp. Katie and Ellen.
@@lucysnowe31 With respect to your prowess as a vocal coach, I hope nobody in your (our, actually, since I am in the same field) realm changes anything in this man's voice. He is singing naturally and in the proper style for this genre of music. He will go far singing exactly as he is singing now. Let's leave him alone, and, by the way, let's transcend above our innate desire as trained musicians to classically train everyone.
WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M ALMOST 80 YRS. OLD AND THIS IS SOUNDING BETTER AND BETTER THE CLOSER I GET TO GOING HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------Ernest E. Johnson
Memories flooded my eyes. Time travel to my youth. All my old friends, Pastor, Mom & Dad all long gone in a moment returned to visit my soul - Petersens, Thank you!
Amen. He has that old timey Gospel sound that I just admire. Puts me in mind of the revivals during the Great Depression. I wasn't born then, though...
Emmett Franz is super talented! He comes from a very talented family that had a band called 'The Franz Family'! Here they are singing "Wayfaring Stranger". th-cam.com/video/EqcyCmEfPNc/w-d-xo.html
The sun is quietly preparing for sunset, the shadows slowly begin to lengthen before uniting in the twilight and, in this bucolic calm of an emerging spring, strings vibrate then voices rise. What is this sweet thrill? Hush! It is The Petersens responds an attentive angel.
Emmett Franz is super talented! He comes from a very talented family that had a band called "The Franz Family'. Here they are singing "Wayfaring Stranger"! th-cam.com/video/EqcyCmEfPNc/w-d-xo.html
My mother is in hospice and I am a musician. She's very devout, I'm more of a doubting Thomas. But I remember some of the hymns that she loved and this was one. I used your video to learn the song (playing piano but I'm lucky to have a good ear). I followed it with Amazing Grace. She had such a look of peace. So I guess I'm saying thanks for recording a lesser known hymn. Your version is absolutely beautiful.
Bless you. Sorry about your MOTHER. MY PRECIOUS MOTHER passed in January I miss her so much, but I have the peace knowing she s safe in JESUS arm's.No more Alzheimer's no more crippled legs. I pray you find peace. Good to hear you can play the piano. Use that talent for the LORD. My son is blessed with a musical talent. Never took a music lesson. But can play a guitar n banjo. He messes with the piano some but he likes the guitar n banjo better. Bless you ❤ ❤
For many now, Good Friday is present. But listening to you, I feel grateful to God because I know that the resurrection is coming later. Believe me that when I listen to you I feel happy and you make my soul happy
Praise the Lord! Emmett can speak! I was starting to wonder. Emmett, you've been too quiet, for too long! THAT was great! We all knew that you are awesome on the dobro, and, now, we know you can sing, as well. Keep it up! You and Matt have to hang in there with them ladies. ;)
From germany, thanks for this beautiful song! So glad every one of you get the chance to shine and add your beautiful talent to create something that spreads love all over the world. Stay healthy & blessed Easter!
Emmit has such a humble and effortless way about him. His voice is amazing. It's almost as if he's holding back and like there's so much more in there. Love his singing!!!
And unbelievers to whom something like this song may trigger their minds into knowing there's something better in this life and what's coming in the here after
One of my favorite songs over the past 50 years since my salvation. Emmett has a powerful voice and blending with Katie and Ellen was special. Bless you all, He is risen!
This family's singing is so spot on tight and harmonic. I'd love to see them live in concert. To listen to the hymns and songs they perform would give me calming moments in my life. Continue on, friends! Blessings on you, your family, and service!
There was a live video recently where the Petersen kids talked about how some of their fans are not religious, but really enjoy the religious songs. I, too, am not a religious person, and I know that is the goal/hope of all faithful people to bring more people into the religion, but I do enjoy the songs because they are so relaxing and soothing. Having talented musicians, like the Petersen's and Franz families, helps, too ;)
JESUS, keep me near the Cross There's a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream Flows from Calvary's mountain. In the Cross, in the Cross Be my Glory ever 'Till my raptured Soul shall find Rest beyond the river. Near the Cross, a trembling Soul Love and Mercy found me There the bright and morning star.
Did you see how the angel on the left was painted like a beautiful sunset? The photography is amazing. This family and the people that produce these videos are doing a great work for God’s kingdom. This music has made a tremendous impact on my life. Well done good and faithful servant.
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful song this Easter. Emmett, it’s a joy to hear your voice and your heart in this music. Many Easter blessings to you all and those close to you. Shout out from Canberra, Australia 🇦🇺
Так, майбудь, виглядають небесні ангели і такими голосами славлять Христа на небі. Випадково Ютуб мені цих співаків показав і зразу я зрозумів що ця сім'я - брати і сестри во Хресті Ісусі. Дивно, славно, красиво.
Beautiful. My precious Father who served faithfully in Ministry for 68 years went to be with Jesus 7 years ago today. I was thinking of this old hymn that we sang so many times in church on Easter and found your version. I posted it on my FB page in his memory. Thanks for posting it. God bless ya'll.
It is so wonderful to continue to hear your music as we continue to stay at home! Beautiful as always! I’ve got to start getting some other adjectives!
*LYRICS - Near the Cross*
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Jesus keep me near the cross
There a precious fountain
Free to all, a healing stream
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river
Near the cross, a trembling soul
Love and Mercy found me
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beam around me
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river
Near the cross I'll watch and wait
Hoping, trusting ever
Till I reach that golden strand
Just beyond the river
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever
Till my raptured soul shall find
Rest beyond the river [x2]
Turn on captions (CC) to see the lyrics on screen
Album: Live Sessions, vol. 01
Thanks....couldn't get all the words...and they're so good. 😊
Love this! So good Emmett and Petersons
man that fills my Soul!
The harmonizing is amazing! Oh the Joy when our soul hears these Words!! 🙌
The King of the Dobro has a great voice!
Amy Crunch - Glad someone else agrees with me. He’s as good as anyone I’ve ever heard! So glad he’s found a home with the Petersens. Perfect fit.
I love his dobro playing but I find his voice a bit thin and nasal. And the brother is such a cutie but needs some professional voice training on how to open up his voice and get a stronger tone. (I'm a voice coach.) Really like them so much overall but the girls are the singers here, esp. Katie and Ellen.
@@lucysnowe31 With respect to your prowess as a vocal coach, I hope nobody in your (our, actually, since I am in the same field) realm changes anything in this man's voice. He is singing naturally and in the proper style for this genre of music. He will go far singing exactly as he is singing now. Let's leave him alone, and, by the way, let's transcend above our innate desire as trained musicians to classically train everyone.
@@lucysnowe31 I really love his voice and dobro playing. How can we hear some recordings of you singing?
Thanks for rewarding Emmett by letting him be the lead vocalist. I think he did a great job.
WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M ALMOST 80 YRS. OLD AND THIS IS SOUNDING BETTER AND BETTER THE CLOSER I GET TO GOING HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------Ernest E. Johnson
This is wonderful! Thank you so much. God bless! from Japan
It's nice to hear Emmett singing again 😁
Memories flooded my eyes. Time travel to my youth. All my old friends, Pastor, Mom & Dad all long gone in a moment returned to visit my soul - Petersens, Thank you!
The blend of Ellen, Katie, and Emmett's voices is amazing!
Beautiful blend of their voices and a message of great hope!
Beautiful!
I’m a guy who’s a hard rock listener but there is something when good musicians are good at their craft it makes any genre enjoyable to listen to.👍
and lyrics to match.
Repent for the time of the Lord is coming
Very true.
@@Joeherman Indeed!
Its not the music.Keep Listening!
Perfect song for Good Friday. If you doubt the seriousness of sin, look to the cross. If you doubt God’s love, look to the cross.
Amen brother!
and if doubt his severity look to the present crisis.
I looked into the Bible instead and I was in for a rude awakening I tell you.
John 3:16
@@callisoncaffrey Indeed
Wow! Love Emmett's voice!
Dude has a great voice.
Dang straight he does.
Amen. He has that old timey Gospel sound that I just admire. Puts me in mind of the revivals during the Great Depression. I wasn't born then, though...
Emmett Franz is super talented! He comes from a very talented family that had a band called 'The Franz Family'! Here they are singing "Wayfaring Stranger". th-cam.com/video/EqcyCmEfPNc/w-d-xo.html
Wonderful song played and sang by a wonderful group.
OOOH the accapella at the end... chills.
Definitely my favorite song you've ever done. So good.
The sun is quietly preparing for sunset, the shadows slowly begin to lengthen before uniting in the twilight and, in this bucolic calm of an emerging spring, strings vibrate then voices rise.
What is this sweet thrill?
Hush! It is The Petersens responds an attentive angel.
Thank you!
Pierre TwoLinden so good!
Beautiful response.
Captivating introduction to a first chapter in a possibly future bestseller or screenplay, friend!
Continue on...
He sings? I didn’t even know he talked! That voice needs to be heard more.
Emmett is a great vocalist! 🙌🏼 He is also singing lead on this one :) th-cam.com/video/xRfPUrsnejg/w-d-xo.html
🤔🤗
It's always the quiet ones... Great voice for certain.
Emmett Franz is super talented! He comes from a very talented family that had a band called "The Franz Family'. Here they are singing "Wayfaring Stranger"! th-cam.com/video/EqcyCmEfPNc/w-d-xo.html
@@ThePetersens What child is this is my absolute favorite song of yours. This one is a close second.
From Italy ... thank you ... God bless you
Well done. This hymn has always kept me close to Jesus.
An amazing EMMETT song with great harmonies from Katie and Ellen, you've got to love this!
Emmett really does have a great singing voice! Wishing all of you a peaceful heart that only comes by the grace of God on this Good Friday......
Emmett has a beautiful voice 💗
I would absolutely love to sing for a living. Thank you for living my dream for me.
My mother is in hospice and I am a musician. She's very devout, I'm more of a doubting Thomas. But I remember some of the hymns that she loved and this was one. I used your video to learn the song (playing piano but I'm lucky to have a good ear). I followed it with Amazing Grace. She had such a look of peace. So I guess I'm saying thanks for recording a lesser known hymn. Your version is absolutely beautiful.
Bless you. Sorry about your MOTHER. MY PRECIOUS MOTHER passed in January I miss her so much, but I have the peace knowing she s safe in JESUS arm's.No more Alzheimer's no more crippled legs. I pray you find peace. Good to hear you can play the piano. Use that talent for the LORD. My son is blessed with a musical talent. Never took a music lesson. But can play a guitar n banjo. He messes with the piano some but he likes the guitar n banjo better. Bless you ❤ ❤
I’m sorry sir. I hope your mother is forever at peace. Trust God as your mama trusts Him. It will be worth it. God bless you.
Emmett wonderful performance and to all the band thank you matteo
Amen, amen, and again amen. Great vocal Emmett; may God bless.
For many now, Good Friday is present. But listening to you, I feel grateful to God because I know that the resurrection is coming later. Believe me that when I listen to you I feel happy and you make my soul happy
Praise the Lord! Emmett can speak! I was starting to wonder. Emmett, you've been too quiet, for too long! THAT was great! We all knew that you are awesome on the dobro, and, now, we know you can sing, as well. Keep it up! You and Matt have to hang in there with them ladies. ;)
Pete from Texas 😎🎸.
Near the CROSS,,, awesome 👍 job.
Who said Emmett doesn't say nothing at all 😅 . Beautiful family you are. God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.
From germany, thanks for this beautiful song! So glad every one of you get the chance to shine and add your beautiful talent to create something that spreads love all over the world. Stay healthy & blessed Easter!
I've never heard Emmett sing - that was great - nice harmonies with Katie and Ellen - wonderful gem to listen to and watch during our isolation.
The world needs The Petersens right now.... Thank you and God Bless the world...
Emmett is becoming my favorite musician. Dude has got it in every direction.
Emmit has such a humble and effortless way about him. His voice is amazing. It's almost as if he's holding back and like there's so much more in there. Love his singing!!!
So beautiful and such a great message for we believers!
And unbelievers to whom something like this song may trigger their minds into
knowing there's something better in this life and what's coming in the here after
I like this song.
One of my favorites
A wonderful song performed with your Thank You souls!
Nice to hear Emmett sing such a beautiful hymn lovely harmonizing with Katie too.
Beautiful, Emmet should be included on more sets. Everyone needs to sing, such harmonies.
Thank you and God bless, from Sri Lanka
PERFECT TIMING we all need the Lord in our lives.
GOD bless everyone.
The harmonies never cease to give me goosebumps. So nice!
One of my favorite songs over the past 50 years since my salvation. Emmett has a powerful voice and blending with Katie and Ellen was special. Bless you all, He is risen!
This family's singing is so spot on tight and harmonic. I'd love to see them live in concert. To listen to the hymns and songs they perform would give me calming moments in my life. Continue on, friends! Blessings on you, your family, and service!
Perfect song…Sung Perfectly!!
There was a live video recently where the Petersen kids talked about how some of their fans are not religious, but really enjoy the religious songs. I, too, am not a religious person, and I know that is the goal/hope of all faithful people to bring more people into the religion, but I do enjoy the songs because they are so relaxing and soothing. Having talented musicians, like the Petersen's and Franz families, helps, too ;)
" I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
Thank you for being and blessing the church in these unique days!
Absolutely Amazing thank you sweet Jesus!
No words. Just Thank You all.
Wow, Emmett has the best voice in the family! And here I thought he never sang. You guys are all great. Good job, mom.
Emmet has a BEAUTIFUL voice 💗
I am loving y’all putting Emmett up front more as of late.
Super, thank you all! Greetings from Belgium.
music like sweet waters saturating this sinner's thirsty soul! Thank God for grace and the Petersens & Emmett for music like this!
JESUS, keep me near the Cross
There's a precious fountain
Free to all, a healing stream
Flows from Calvary's mountain.
In the Cross, in the Cross
Be my Glory ever
'Till my raptured Soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
Near the Cross, a trembling Soul
Love and Mercy found me
There the bright and morning star.
Awesome job Emmett and Petersens. Happy Easter Everybody!!
Sublime.
Thank you for this sweet moment
Heavenly voices on the earth. Thank you very much for this gift.
Beautiful excellent song by a great group!
Congratulations Emmett. Would like to hear more from you.
th-cam.com/video/xRfPUrsnejg/w-d-xo.html Emmett already sings for ages. Check out the Franz Family
Beautiful song. Stay safe. Greetings from Germany.
Greetings to Germany from the US.
Prayers 🙏
🇩🇪 🌍 🇺🇸 🌎
Very soothing for a time as this.
Thank Ya'll for doing this old song of the Church. Love hearing Emmet sing and the wonderful Harmonies.
Які світлі лиця і чудовий псалом.
You are all wonderful people. God bless
You make the world a better place, thank you
Excellent! Thank-you for frontlining Emmett. Great voice and still with his usual great musicianship. Another fine piece in your repertoire.
Thank you. The wholesome loveliness we all need. Wishing you all well,
Thanks for the beautiful singing. Makes me feel like I' m at church well at home.happy Easter to you all.🐇
A beautiful song of the love of Our Lord Jesus . Praise his Holy Name . And thanks for singing it Emmet
Whoever manages your 'sound' controls is amazing. Well done. Another beautiful song.
Beautiful as always, and very well sung by Emmett!
Exactly what we should be singing right now. Well done! Thank you Petersens!
My, my....thank You, LORD for showing me this family on youtube...so annointed !!!
Did you see how the angel on the left was painted like a beautiful sunset? The photography is amazing. This family and the people that produce these videos are doing a great work for God’s kingdom. This music has made a tremendous impact on my life. Well done good and faithful servant.
really great! Greatings from Germany, Happy Easter, the Lord has risen indeed!
Love this band
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful song this Easter. Emmett, it’s a joy to hear your voice and your heart in this music. Many Easter blessings to you all and those close to you. Shout out from Canberra, Australia 🇦🇺
How nice to listen all these songs at the middle of the night, the local time in my country! 🕎
Well. I cried. There it is. Thanks.
Encore une nouvelle couleur sur la palette de l'univers Pertesens, BRAVO M Emmett Franz !
Так, майбудь, виглядають небесні ангели і такими голосами славлять Христа на небі. Випадково Ютуб мені цих співаків показав і зразу я зрозумів що ця сім'я - брати і сестри во Хресті Ісусі. Дивно, славно, красиво.
Gorgeous acappella harmonies at the end!
Beautiful. My precious Father who served faithfully in Ministry for 68 years went to be with Jesus 7 years ago today. I was thinking of this old hymn that we sang so many times in church on Easter and found your version. I posted it on my FB page in his memory. Thanks for posting it. God bless ya'll.
beautiful song, beautifully performed.
SO GOOD!!!
This family has such wholesome presentation, hope they keep it that way
Thank You so very much for the lovely song! Emmett is perfect for this song!
In these troubled times this song puts it all in perspective, thanks so much Petersons and Emmett for this gift of music!
Thank you and bless you
This is the heart of bluegrass, timeless harmony and strings!
Praise the Lord! Blessings to you all. ❤️
It is so wonderful to continue to hear your music as we continue to stay at home! Beautiful as always! I’ve got to start getting some other adjectives!
You all are loved. ❤