The Mississippi Mass Choir's most successful album, It Remains to Be Seen topped the charts for 12 months and received a Soul Train music award as. Their second album, God Gets the Glory, reached number one two weeks after it was released in 1990. A beautiful, functional, and accessible Bible reading and devotional tool in the palm of your hand. Their debut album, Live, recorded during a 1988 performance at the Jackson, MS, Municipal Auditorium, remained on the charts for 45 weeks and earned the group James Cleveland GMWA awards as contemporary choir of the year and best new traditional artist of the year. Near the cross Ill watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river. In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever, Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. Each of their recordings have reached the top position on the charts. Near the cross O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me Help me walk from day to day With its shadow oer me. Curry, the 100-voice choir served their Lord with a sound that made them a constant presence on Billboard's gospel charts. Her last devotional book, Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (read my review here) was for the Christmas season. 12.99 Nancy Guthrie has once again dazzled with a compilation of seasonal devotionals.
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The Mississippi Mass Choir was one of the most influential gospel groups of the late '80s and '90s. February 22nd, 2009 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter ed.