On my precious husband's 50th birthday, we were given the earth shattering diagnosis of cancer & 6 weeks later, June 19, 2021, he left his earthly home to meet Jesus in his Heavenly home. We were together for 23 years. Everyday without him here is absolutely rough & with the holidays being no exception, facing New Years has felt impossible. I sat at his graveside the other night while the clock turned us to this new year of 2022. Looking heavenward & I played a few songs, including this one. On the other side of him is the grave of my sweet baby brother, who was only 33 when he unexpectedly left his home here for his home up there. As broken & defeated as I feel, I am leaning on God’s promise through his blood, that death here is not the end, but a continued eternal journey together. A few years ago, My husband & I had the honor to hear & meet Mac Powell in Chattanooga. He is one of our favorite singers. I am thankful for the gift of music God places upon people’s lives & them heeding that call. Thankful for the hope & encouragement it not only gives my heart as I grieve, but so many others that are also needing the same.

We sang this song today at church….as soon as I got home, I searched for Mac Powell singing this. I found it and it was a blessing to my spirit! Ain’t no grave gonna me down…. My Anthem and declaration for 2023!

🎉one of your best songs. U have a wonderful voice ❤️

Awesome❤

Awesome song mac.3rdday rocker.❤

Claude Ely, a songwriter and preacher from Virginia, describes composing the song while sick with tuberculosis in 1934 when he was twelve years old. His family prayed for his health, and in response he spontaneously performed this song. Originally recorded by Bozie Sturdivant in July 1942 (and released in 1943 as "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down") in a slower, African American gospel style and in 1946-7 by Sister Rosetta Tharpe with barrelhouse piano;[1] the song in Ely's version was recorded (and copyrighted) in 1953, even though he wrote it as early as 1935.[2]

Love this song🎉❤

Been a third day fan ever since Medford Oregon October 1996. 24 years later and this man can still sing. Awesome!

Love this song...and not to many can deliver quite like Mac can. Great worship at The Church of the Apostles!!

Great song🎉

Felt Holy Ghost bumps during that song. Hallelujah!

Love this song, love Mac, great voice God Bless him forever!!!!

My parents sang this at church in the early 70’s. Thank you for the remake sounds beautiful.

God has truly blessed that man's voice to bring praise and glory❤

Love and am inspired by every song that Mac sings.. God bless everyone from Patrick

I've been waiting to hear this song sung by Mac. It's like it was made for his and Molly Skaggs' voice.

Wonderful song. Love Mac Powell.

Yep! That voice.... this song... made for each other!!!💕☝️🙌🤗

Havent heard this song since the late 80’s in church. Awesome sound and great memories of old school camp meetings.

Mac , man you are so country. Loving it

Love this dude..Love Third Day,my favorite Gospel group,God lead me to to em when I got saved in 2009

love this song , he has an amazing voice! thank you Mr Powell

Goosebumps!

So excellent!! Was nice to watch it yesterday!☝️🙌💕

Awesome Song ! Love Mac Powell

Luv this--Awesome sounds!!!

Awesome!

Praise God!

Mmmmm…..AMAZING!!!! That’s all I can say!!

Great job...love it Mac.

Awesome

Awesome!!

Wooooooohooooooo

Jesus loves you and He died for your sins

Quando abaixar lembra de mim

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3rdDayRocker, where do I acquire the music and lyrics for this?

wonder how this would works as a duet with Molly Skaggs from Bethel...I love Mac have for 20 years but Molly's version is interesting

He is great if that doesn't put in the spirit I don't know

Ain't no grave Holding the 2 Witnesses down! Rev 11 That's the RAPTURE!

He is singing it way to slow.