(LITITZ, Pa-LititzDailyNews.com) – A Pennsylvania family’s stirring rendition of a gospel song has gone viral, striking a chord with a COVID-weary nation.
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The video, which they titled “Goss Family Quarantunes volume 1,” features members of the talented Lancaster County family singing “Holy Water” written by Andrew Bergthold of the band We the Kingdom. The video can be viewed below this article.
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The family posted the song to Facebook on Tuesday. Since then, it’s been shared by over 11,000 people and viewed more than 380,000 times. Some who watch are even singing along.
The Goss Family
God, I’m on my knees again
God, I’m begging please again
I need You
Oh, I need You
Walking down this desert road
Water for my thirsty soul
I need You
Oh, I need You
The Goss’ heartfelt rendition has reached far beyond what they ever expected.
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“Never thought we’d reach this many people with our little video,” mom and worship leader Kim Goss posted on her Facebook page Thursday night. Husband Matt Goss, who plays piano on the video, is a worship pastor at Lives Changed by Christ (LCBC) Church in Manheim, Pennsylvania. The couple performs the popular Christian song with their four oldest children, Lilah, Bella, Caleb, and .
“We just love to sing together and first and foremost want to always give God the glory in all things. We definitely all need a little encouragement in these crazy times!”
Your forgiveness
Is like sweet, sweet honey
On my lips
Like the sound of a symphony
To my ears
Like holy water on my skin
Their song has stirred hearts all over the country.
“What an amazing blessing you all are. The Holy Spirit was all over that. Be blessed, we sure were,” commented Debra Toothaker-Ross from Bethel, Maine.
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Some were deeply moved by the music.
“This was so incredible! I am welled up with tears by the beauty of your voices! My heart is full! Wow…..thank you, Goss family!” commented Amy Gillner Burdyn.
Dead man walking, slave to sin
I wanna know about being born again
I need You
Oh, God, I need You
So, take me to the riverside
Take me under, baptize
I need You
Oh, God, I need You
The Goss’ performance even garnered some unexpected praise.
“I’m not really a religious guy!!! But that was awesome!!!!” commented Fred King of Schuylkill County.
Not only have people found encouragement in the Goss’ rendition, but some have found their singing therapeutic.
“Oohh my soothing beautiful healing sound to my very soul,” commented Kathleen McMahan on the post. “Thank you thank you thank you.”
I don’t wanna abuse Your grace
God, I need it every day
It’s the only thing that ever really
Makes me wanna change
Mutliple viewers have requested that the Goss family share more inspiring songs.
“Wow!!! What a talented family! I feel totally blessed and encouraged by this,” Annette Miller, a nurse/care coordinator from Selinsgrove wrote. “Please post more!!
Kim Goss posted good news Thursday night for her family’s newfound fans: “Stay tuned for another coming this weekend!”
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The Goss’ family has posted their first song to YouTube, where you can subscribe for free to be notified when their next song posts. In the meantime, here’s “Holy Water.”
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April 25, 2020
Such an uplifting song by a beautiful family!