Bluegrass Gospel Family Performs ‘Just a Closer Walk With Thee’ - Christian Music Videos

A group of talented musicians gave an inspired and thoroughly enjoyable performance of a beloved church hymn, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.”

Hymns are old, beautiful pieces of music that say so much with so little. Despite the increasing popularity of contemporary Christian music, hymns are still played in churches. All someone must do is listen to such songs as “Amazing Grace,” Great is Thy Faithfulness” and “How Great Thou Art” and they’ll quickly understand why churches continue to play hymns. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, The Brandenberger Family performs “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” The five musicians show off their skills on a number of instruments, using them to provide a bluegrass version of the classic hymn. 

The musicians play an extended intro to the song, but then, 40 seconds into the video, one young man begins singing. He proceeds to sing the verses while he gets some help with the song’s memorable chorus. 

“Just a closer walk with Thee
Blessed Jesus hear my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be”

Several others who commented on the video mentioned how much they loved the performance of the old hymn. 

“Excellent as always everybody! My eyes about popped out when I heard the first lick of that spectacular dobro solo! She really gets a great smooth tone!” one person wrote.

“Singing and playing that brings us all closer to the Lord. Thanks for this gift and may God continue to bless one and all,” someone else posted.

“What a Blessing! Such a wonderful performance of a fine old song of praise. Thanks to you all for sharing this with us,” another individual added. 

But this is far from the only song the talented musicians have performed. Dozens of videos are on their YouTube channel. Those interested in hearing more from the Brandenberger Family will be able to find their covers of “Will the Circle be Unbroken,” "Amazing Grace” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”