Mac Powell: Ain’t No Grave - Live (04/12/20)

Mac performing on Easter Sunday at The Church Of The Apostles in Atlanta, GA. Livestream recording from 04/12/20.
Link to the complete livestream service:
apostles.org/watch/

[@becka_thack]

What a privilege it would be to hear this done by the original artist! 😮❤😊 I can hear a BLUES sound that I love so much 💙

[@melissawells3991]

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.

[@nancyjacobs8361]

prayers 4 u my dear wpman.

[@tracys.972]

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!

[@KenG557]

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]

[@brendahenry1515]

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

[@brendahenry1515]

Awesome song mac.3rdday rocker.❤

[@brendahenry1515]

Tell me you have a CD on these 3rd day rockers?😅🎉

[@brendahenry1515]

Love this song🎉❤

[@brendahenry1515]

I miss talking to u, I'm not doing well but listening to your music, gets me closer to God 😅

[@brendahenry1515]

Awesome❤

[@ratatattater]

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

[@chrishartsock8732]

I really like this song but I think mac did it better!! 😍😍😊😊

[@julieanderson7078]

This song was made for Mac's voice! Right up there with Consuming Fire!👐🏽🎶

[@LowlanderNurse]

Mac does the best male vocal for it and Molly is best female vocalist. A nice blend of blues and bluegrass.

[@McConaughey_83]

How cool would it be if they collaborated on this song?

[@ratatattater]

@@McConaughey_83 Absolutely!

[@hugofalcon9260]

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

[@ameliamendoza3820]

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

[@rogerionunes7076]

Wonderful song. Love Mac Powell.

[@lumberjacklynn270]

Felt Holy Ghost bumps during that song. Hallelujah!

[@Debe2]

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

[@gracebywhomistand4535]

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

[@DRod-rj2mt]

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

[@patearly9492]

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

[@donstevens1610]

Goosebumps!

[@brendahenry1515]

Great song🎉

[@nancyjacobs8361]

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

[@midniterider6656]

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

[@sheilalawson2434]

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

[@373commanderEd]

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

[@michelle7045]

Awesome!

[@gracebywhomistand4535]

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

[@Tom-tt1vg]

Mac , man you are so country. Loving it

[@kvakma]

Luv this--Awesome sounds!!!

[@carolynkliesch7720]

Awesome Song ! Love Mac Powell

[@jeffreyjets]

Praise God!

[@bradjenkins5133]

Awesome

[@ps0195]

Awesome!!

[@normapadgett4209]

Great job...love it Mac.

[@wespine440]

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

[@sherri2441]

Wooooooohooooooo

[@Jerry.Christian]

🙏

[@shanebunting2562]

Jesus loves you and He died for your sins

[@JoseCarlos-cf3ip]

Quando abaixar lembra de mim

[@paulatarver5569]

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

[@gmam680]

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

[@gmam680]

I don't have the editing skills but somebody out there does and I think it would work if the acoustic version from Molly was used but it has a couple of bridges that would have to go

[@gaylehanlin1268]

I love Mac Powell- but Molly REALLY brings this song to life.

[@joeeliyah2090]

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

[@celtjade]

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

[@donnanorton4092]

He is singing it way to slow.