40y/o Infantry Marine - brings me to tears EVERY time

It’s 2023 and this song still has the power to make me cry. Love it. ❤

"I know that man up there on that cross, I don't know his name, but I know he got off" This just hits hard, it makes me cry, and my oldest brother, he plays this song on guitar, sometimes he can't bring himself to ding this part

I was a foster parent for 37 years. This song is so true in way to many cases. I was blessed to adopt two of my children. There is always a shortage of good foster parents. Please prayer to see if you can help and child have a home with love and support. Love and prayers. 😢❤😊

This is one of the saddest songs ever recorded. Makes my eyeballs sweat every time.

I bawled my eyes out the first time I heard this song. Such a underrated gem this song is.

I was adopted when i was 7yrs old and God has blessed me with a new family that love me.

This is exactly how me and my wife got our little girl and thank God for her everyday we do

We need to recognize this is reality for too many children

I was that girl, hiding behind the couch in 2000. My heart breaks everytime I hear this song and for every child who goes through a similar situation.

This is such a powerful song, artist simply don’t make songs this powerful anymore! This song literally makes me want to hold my children closer, because it is a reality for so many other children out there.

This song gets me everytime and makes me be the best father i possibly can to my daughter

Been in EMS for a long time...it never gets easier. But you hear kids a lot say that someone was with them, and you know there was no one else in the house. You know Angels were with them. PTL. This song always gives me chills, but in a good way. I thank God that He sends Angels to watch over these babies until we can get to them because their parents are....something.

Commenting on my hubby's account.. but this song makes me cry every time! It has such a happy ending. I want to adopt, every time I hear this! ❤

This song makes me cry every time. I'm thankful for my grandparents taking me away from my real parents and I'm thankful for the Lord taking care of me because I almost died at the age of 2 because of my uncle. So I'm really thankful for what I got. 🖤🕊

Damn..... As a middle aged man in the US I have been conditioned to suppress my feelings. I have only cried a couple of times in my adult life, but this song really gets me every single time I hear it or see the video. I don't believe i have ever watched it without having tears on my face. Very powerful. I truly hate that this is the reality for so many vulnerable young children.

This is my favorite song by John Michael Montgomery

Just brought tears to my eyes...God is always with the orphans and widows.

Saw JMM perform this in concert. It's the only time I ever saw an audience ask a singer to play a song again, and he did! It's a perfect combination of sad tears and tears of joy and hope. I feel Jesus' Love every time I play it.

The words and message are just heart breaking. You feel her pain, and finally her peace..

Every time I hear this song I cry. It never fails.

The first time I heard this song I had to pull over because I couldn’t stop the tears. Such a beautiful song.

Anybody with love for the man upstairs can’t hold a tear back during this song . God bless all children that has been raised in a household like this one . God bless em .

This sounds so much like my childhood!! My dad was a severely mentally & physically abusive alcoholic drunk of a man who would beat my mom to a bloody pulp ever couple of weeks!! And both my of my parents (mom covert narcissist) were severely mentally & psychologically abusive always to me!! We lived in this extremely small town “Adams Oklahoma”!! There was a very small church just across the street from where we lived!! I’m 52 yrs old now but at the time I was only 3 yrs old!! I had never been to church, never was told about Jesus, & never owned a Bible while growing up! All I can say is that my Jesus from the get go has always been with me!!! And He always made me so very aware of my need for Him to be in my life!! Well that church that was just across the street from me …. When I was only 3 yrs old I begged my mom to please let me go to church!! So my mom would drop me off at church & there was this much older lady (truly believe was my Guardian Angel)….. that I just knew was sent by God!! So come every Sunday morning I would go to big church and I’d sit with this much older lady & I would always fall asleep in her lap!! Now fast forward to when I was in the 5th grade & we lived in Canyon Tx!! And every Sunday morning my mom would drop me off at the First Baptist Church & then would pick me up at noon when church let out!! Well this one Sunday afternoon my mom as always picked me up from church but this time when I got home my daddy told me….. that I would not be able to go to church anymore because my mom picking me up from church interfered…. with cooking our…. Sunday dinner!!! In that very moment I truly got to experience the absolute worst kind of heartbreak & a kind of pain …..that I had never felt before!!!! In that very moment I literally just died deep down inside!! I can remember in my mind saying over & over “I’m so screwed without God“ I’m so screwed without God ” “I’m so screwed without God!! “Every ounce of any kind faith & hope…. that I once so strongly had just like was all gone!! I must testify that even though I didn’t have a Bible & couldn’t go to church anymore my ever most faithful & ever so precious Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus Christ, still to this very day has not ever left my side!!

Damn that last part always gets me. I even try to not get tears in my eyes.

This song is a real tearjerker for anyone that had to grow up in a situation like this

I remember cleaning the house and Mama stopping everything and turning the radio up just to hear this song better.....we cried and to this day, even though we don't get a long much I always remember her telling me she loved me and that she will always be there for me.....we have fought and argued through the years but I am so thankful for her daily!!!

I will never understand how anyone could ever abuse or neglect a child. This song kills me Everytime I listen to it, but also reminds me of this; Matthew 18:1-5 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”

A very emotional song with powerful lyrics. Every child in this situation I pray will always be guarded by god.

Very rare a song makes me cry because i know the miracles of Jesus and its truly thee greatest feeling

One powerful song. Lord Jesus please protect those kids Amen

I'm a Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather from the first time I heard this song I have cried and I'm heartbroken for all the children that endured this horrific nightmare.

This song just makes you want to hold your children close to you and give them the unconditional love they deserve

I played this song at my precious 2 year old, at her funeral. I had just gotten full custody of her and her 4 year old brother, exactly 3 weeks on the day of my little granddaughter accident. Both of her parents were just like the way the parents are described in this video. If she was still alive today, November 4, she would be 24 yrs old. RIP Samantha Darlene King

This song hits hard.

This song came out almost exactly 19 years ago. It still remains a classic.

I miss this kind of country music

I've been looking for this song for YEARS! I thought I had imagined it this whole time!!!!

This song hits home really hard for me because I'm a survivor of an abusive house

This was the story of my life, the only difference is, it doesn't even TOUCH the OTHER issues. My father did not kill my Mother, not physically anyway, & he taught me about God, Yet, right after he would molest us. I lost my virginity at the age of 11... then got kicked out and passed around as if (I) was the problem...yet I was, because at THAT POINT, i was completely rebellious & did not even care anymore. My heart and prayers go out to ANYONE having to deal with this type of pain or ANY pain stemming from childhood abuse. That is something that will stick with you FOREVER, until you LEARN how to MANAGE it! I am praying PEACE, LOVE, & LIGHT, TO ALL whom are effected by mental OR physical abuse. You are ALL in my prayers, even if i do not know your names, GOD knows WHO I am praying for each night when I send these prayers up. I love you all! Do not EVER let ANYONE steal your JOY! Reguardless of what happend to ME, I STILL BELIEVE in GOD!🤞 HiS MERCY is what brought not only ME, but MANY of YOU as well, through your hard times. Many are covered & protected, yet do NOT even KNOW it! But you better BELIEVE it!🤞🙏💖🙏

My pastor use to always tell me when I was growing up riding with him to Church,he loves country music because they told heart felt story's. Now I see why. Such a beautiful song.

I remember hearing this song for the first like it was yesterday. I was on my way home from the bowling alley I worked at (20yrs ago) at around midnight. I had to pull my car onto the side of the road because I was bawling 😭 like a baby and couldn't see where I was going anymore! I just listened to it for the first time in years and found myself STILL crying 😭 like a baby 😊

I can't get through this song without 😢. This is my nephews story. My twin and my nephews dad started using meth and child services got involved, child services had my nephew for 2 years and my mom prayed to adopt him. Her prayer was answered, my nephew is now in a loving home. I took him to church for the first time last week and he loved it. So many people welcomed him.

This song is familiar. God gets the glory for why I'm still here

I just heard this song today, brought tears to my eyes . You don't hear songs like this anymore. Beautiful song

This reminds me so much of my mom, and her many abusive boyfriends who I always called “dad,” because my real one was in the military, and my mom always told me that I could have multiple dads because each one loved me. I didn’t get to know my real dad until I was a little older. I used to hide behind our couch, close my eyes, and cover my ears every time my mom and her boyfriend would get drunk and fight. Or I would find an escape in Disney princess movies, waiting for someone to rescue me, as I tried not to hear glass being shattered against the walls. She always got the shit beat out of her. I remember one time being 3-4 years old, and walking in to the kitchen to get grapes sometime during the middle of the night. It was pitch black outside, and in the house...everywhere except underneath my mom and “daddy Jeff’s” door. He was gone when I walked in the room, and I never saw him again after this night. When I walked in, I found my mom in bed with blood all over the wall behind her head, with a newspaper over her face. My reaction was to turn around and go back to my room and go to bed. It had become such a normal thing for me, that I never knew how abnormal it truly was. My grandparents took me in and raised me shortly after that. They’ve been gone around 9 years now (RIP), but because of their love for me, I’m now able to show my sons, and amazing husband, a different life than what I would’ve had with my real mom. I’m 27 now, but I still turn in to the little girl behind the couch when I hear certain noises, just like the one in this video. I’m just glad the little girl in the video had a happy ending. ❤️ EDIT: My mom ended up dying between Memorial Day weekend and June 1st. She was left in the middle of nowhere, abandoned in her car, had been robbed, along with having a black eye.,and her phone continued to be used days after she died. It’s honestly unbelievable. I just have to hope she’s back with her parents, her brother, and my brother, wherever they go when they die. It’s been weeks and we don’t know the cause of death, or the exact day she died. It’s been something out of a nightmare. My son was born 8 weeks ago, and he and his 4 year old brother (who turned 4 on June 12th) are definitely keeping me occupied so I can keep my mind off of things. Thank you all again, times a billion, for your comments. I always see a new comment right when I need it most. Update 06/01/2022: It’s been a year today that I found out my mom died. I still don’t know what happened, I only know who left her where she was, and a few other very unpleasant facts that I won’t add to this nightmare of a comment. I just know so many of you amazing people have kept in touch with my comment and sending your prayers. I wanted to let you guys know that it’s taking time…but I’m slowly healing. I fall back some days, and I’m sure today will be one of those days, but I started equine therapy (horse therapy ♥️) and I believe this is going to help tremendously. There’s nothing quite like bonding with a horse and riding through a field. I can feel her and my grandparents with me every day, and I see her in my babies more and more every day. Thank you all again. It never fails - I get an email about a new comment right when I need it most. A lot of you have helped me out of some very dark places - just by sending a kind message. Let this be a reminder that what you say/type behind a screen…truly does make an impact on the human you’re typing to. It’s easy to forget we’re all just human beings at the end of the day. God bless all of you wonderful people. I pray you all have peace in your lives, in your hearts, and surrounding your loved ones. Life is short.♥️

Probably one of the most emotional songs I’ve ever heard in my life and I love everything about that song!

I love this song even though it makes me so sad. Thank you, Jesus. I am glad that you love me. It almost makes me cry.

This song had me in tears. I mean, she had no food, but was to afraid to ask. And child abuse is just so sad and heartbreaking

One of, if not the only song that gives me absolute goosebumps. And now that I’m a father myself, it hits even harder.

I remember hearing this as a kid and not really thinking much of it but now here I am 34 years old and can't hold my tears back. I don't know how true this particular story is but regardless of that I have to say God is good 🙌

This song Is a stark reminder that this is happening to hundreds of thousands of little kids right this very moment. My own mother was taking us down this path, thankfully our father pulled us outta there in time

I would love to hear a continuation of this song to see how the little girl lived after all of that hurt in her young life

I feel like this is such a good song because it's about a girl having a really bad life then changing and when not even going to church knowing God such a beautiful song.

Some songs you remember because of a memory, some you remember part of the tune as catchy ... some songs you remember as more than a song, something that imparts not just a tune but a story or message. This song has ALWAYS stuck with me. As a message of hope, a message to remember kids out there in situations like this, as a message to teach my kids about Christ, to try and help and be open eyed to a family like this in need of a hand up. Yes ... I won't forget this song.

I cannot get through this song without crying when she sees the picture of Jesus.

Some don’t understand being the first responder on a call like this. Makes me cry every time brings back bad memories. You can’t erase or reset this.

I know HE GOT OFF THAT CROSS because HE held me by HIS SIDE the night my mother died. 1978...Harrisonburg Virginia... Salvation Army Chapel on Main Street. RIP LT. Dora Elizabeth Dutton.

I was 17 years old at the time this came out. I'll be 40 in less than a week. It's amazing how songs can be so much more meaningful when we get older and understand the message. I cried in my car when he sang about Jesus holding her close to his side...

This song hits really close to home for me the only difference is my “parents” are still here and no one took me away from it. I am 27 years old now and lived there it all

Songs like this just aren't put to paper anymore. I dont care who you are in this world, if this song doesnt make you feel something deep inside, then you may just be dead inside. Find someone to hold close and tell them you love them. Its never too late.

I don’t even listen to country, but my girlfriend does and she wanted me to listen to this. The story hit hard, and with such an amazing voice that this singer has, it all just touched me deeply….awesome song Mr Montgomery

This song is beautiful on so many levels, most important it speaks of the true power of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and how beautiful His love really is. And anyone who has gone/is going through such a situation can really relate to the story and believe in the Lord to save them! Montgomery is a treasure.

This song always makes me want to be a foster mom. ♥️

Just pure amazing. This song brings back many memories from my childhood. 25 years later I still listen to it, with tears running down my face. Every time I feel troubled I listen to this. ❤

1:39 is legit one of the saddest lyrics I have ever heard. It hits hard as I’ve known people who have gone through broken homes. I feel gratitude that I am not this little girl.

This is the fattest tearjerker song ever written

I'd give my life just so every human being could experience the soothing relief of knowing that they're loved by such an amazing being.

Every person on this planet should hear this song. I'm male and I can't help the tears

Makes me cry terribly every single time o have a daughter and I was a alcoholic and I use this song as motivation every day to never be that person again

This one & Letters From Home were his best songs.

I have loved his singing over 30 years. He is good ole country

My parents didn't die. I had my oldest brother who saved me, he hid me and our other two siblings under the bed, as my dad came home in a drunken state, and beat him. After he beat my mom. I will always love my oldest brother for that. He has since passed away, but he will always be my hero. We all ended up in foster care. My oldest brother, was severely Autistic. Now I try to live my life the way he would have wanted me to. Loved...this song will always hit hard on my heart...

I can't possibly make my reaction more meaningful than those I have already read here. I am just grateful there are still people in this world who are able to empathize with kids in situations like this and are willing to step up and help. I am on my third generation of people I am trying to lift up. The positive outcomes are so rewarding, but the negative ones are so heart-breaking. Please God, deliver us from all this pain!

Tears fill my eyes EVERY single time I listen to this song. I know that man up there on that cross...

beautiful song beautiful story and a happy ending. From Canada

🎶👼 "She said, I know that Man there on that Cross, I don't know His name BUT I KNOW HE GOT OFF" ♥ 🙏 🎶 God bless each one of you reading this (and those that kept scrolling and didn't see/read) I love each and every one of you ♥️💕

There may come a day I can sing this song without crying, but it is not this day.

I am so sorry to my bables who had to watch momma go through this for far to long....And i cant imagine how it hurt you and worried that your momma would nt make it back home .. .I am fighting hard today and I promise you that I will not stop fighting for a better life...so many lives changed in so many ways..Thank You Lord for your rescue party ...

I hope my foster parents the Broadways know how much they changed me. The Thomblinsons as well. I love yall. Thank you so much. I pray they continue to impact little girls like me.

my heart might be made of stone. but this song never fails to bring me to tears because this does happen.

You know I wish this kinda song came out more often. Why? This song saved my life, my mom had just beaten the living tar and 3rd molar out of me, I could barely move but there was a three story drop out the patio and there wouldn’t be anymore pain. I had told people what she was doing, no one listened because moms don’t do such things. I thought I was the only one. Then this song came on, I wept silently for hours, next morning I went home to my dad he enrolled me in the martial arts and it never happened again.

Beautiful song, I am blessed to have had two amazing parents who always went above and beyond to give there whole heart to me and my brothers. My mom cared for people who could not care for themselves, she is an amazing person and great mom. She had even more love to give when she invited foster kids into our home who had been in situations like this one portrayed in the video. She taught us and made us understand how some kids weren't so fortunate to have a loving family and that we should be grateful and open our hearts to those less fortunate. My Dad was also a kind man and backed up my mom 100%, he formed relationships with those kids and showed them what it was like to have two parents that radiate genuine love. I lost my loving Dad in 2021 to covid and it's still hard for me. But I think i understand what path god wanted my parents to follow. Love and compassion to those who were in bad or rough situations. To anyone that is hurting or struggling and being abused, there are a lot of good people that love you and it will be ok. I am so very sorry for anyone who was not as fortunate to have a loving family, I couldn't imagine how painful it must be to have the 2 people in your life that are supposed to love and protect you at all costs, true loving parents would sacrifice there life for their children not bruise them and allow them to go hungry.

Tell me you didn't feel the power in those words.. when she knew who he was but didn't know his name but knew he got off the cross... doesn't matter how many times I hear it I get goosebumps... even know its just a video for the song but still gets me cause you know deep down he does this for us... he's with us whether you believe or not. Just have faith in him and he will show you... man I love Jesus... nothing in this world has that much love for us. Except Jesus

Beautiful song by a very outstanding singer!

My friend fosters children and today he said "There's an angel behind you! With lots of eyes!" Biblical angels are covered in eyes. Children know the truth. 🥰

I like this song. It's comes on radio 📻 and I cry. But the I like the end of the song. God bless the little girl.

My dad was an abusive alcoholic. This song hits... so thankful my mom got us out of there.

Such a powerful message packed in this little song.

I cry every time I listen to this knowing what God does for us every day without us realizing it

The last verse always chokes me up!

That is one of the saddest songs ever in the beginning of it but ends well for the child in the end. If you are blessed enough to have a living child, get your self together and be a good parent. I am thankful I did not have to experience this growing up. For those who did pray thier lives are changed and blessed.

I relate to this because my mom had me when she was 18 and she was a wiccan and my real dad did drugs and hes been in jail a lot in my life. When i was 12 he got drunk and passed out and i tried to wake him. Then my mom and grandma came to pick me up. Then i believed that if my own dad cant love me than no man will. On my 16th birthday i saw jesus's face and now im studying to become a pastor

This song is my number 1 favorite song and it does bring tears to some people's eyes to see kids in this type of situation. We all got to pray for this little girl for being in a situation like this.

What an amazing and heartbreaking story and song! I got to see John in concert last night at the sterling Heights festival in Michigan what an amazing guy and concert ❤❤❤

I was on my porch about 2am when this song first came on. By the time it was over i was bawling my eyes out.

First of all that little girl is real and I'm happy to tell everybody that she's about 20 years old Airport and hardly remembers what happened that night thank God

I left a domestic abuse of 11 yrs to protect my 3 sons I love my son's each and everyday and I make known that they know God

To this day, this song still absolutely rips my heart out of my chest. It is nothing short of a crying shame how many children in the world today are living this kind of existence. God bless the children with the strength to endure and God bless all who take these young souls in and give them the love and compassion they need and deserve.

John micheal reminds me of me, trying to allow people to realize that this addiction epidemic could subside but it won’t, I have hope for everyone but this most likely will never end. Communities could build more and more without so many arrests.