T. Graham Brown turned in a lively rendition of “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” The incredibly talented musician’s lovely version of the beloved hymn is one that you, without a doubt, find yourself returning to again and again. Watch the short but powerful clip to see and listen to this upbeat performance of “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.”
Hymns are some of the most underutilized pieces of music. Yes, in many cases, they are extremely old, with some dating back hundreds of years. But simply because something has a little age on it is no reason to do away with it completely. That’s especially true if they are as powerful and wonderfully written as favorite, beloved church hymns.
Sadly, though, that is the direction things are going when it comes to hymns. A lot of people would rather hear contemporary Christian music. Many churches have even drifted away or even abandoned hymns altogether, which is fine, but none of them will ever match, let alone surpass, those hymns. It’s impossible to outdo “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” “How Great Thou Art” or “Amazing Grace.” Those will forever and always be favorites.
In a clip posted on YouTube, T. Graham Brown performed one of those hymns that is near and dear to the hearts of many: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Anyone who has spent any time in a church will likely be very familiar with this hymn about deepening their walk with and desiring a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. And that familiarity does not, in the slightest, lessen the song’s powerful and beautiful message.
“I am weak, but Thou art strong
Jesus, keep me from all wrong
I’ll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee”
One reason the hymn has endured over the years is that it describes a place we have all been at one time or another. Human beings are imperfect and weak, and if it were not for His love and grace, we would be lost and without any hope.
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.”