From a church in rural Kentucky to an annual concert audience of 800,000, the Crabb Family has managed to break through musical genre barriers to reach people from all walks of life with the message of the gospel. From the beginning of their musical ministry nearly 10 years ago, they had no way of knowing just what was in store.
Although their roots are primarily Southern Gospel, the Crabb Family’s recording, Blur The Lines features a variety of styles and genres. The Crabb Family also reached a vast concert audience. Their schedule lead them from the Grand Ole’ Opry to a Contemporary Christian Festival in South Dakota and everything in between the two venues.
In August 2006, the siblings: Jason, Kelly, Adam, Aaron and Terah, decided it was time to move to a new season in their lives -- to keep with tradition and continue to pursue their separate ministries. Their last tour date as a group was August 1, 2007
SO MUCH FANTASTIC TALENT IN ONE GROUP, UNBELIEVABLE--RICHARD DIXON
Keep Me
The Crabb Family Lyrics
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Keep me hungry for daily manna,
Oh I need you, Bread of Life
Keep me thirsty for living water,
Cause nothing else can satisfy
CHORUS
Keep me falling on my knees in need of mercyKeep me broken til I'm desperate for your love
And even in the midnight hour before you answer
Keep me lost for words to praise you enough
V2
Keep me praying, keep me trusting
Show me I can't make it any other way
Keep me praying, Lord I'm just saying
Keep me coming back to you, Lord, every day
CHORUS
In the first verse of "Keep Me," the lyrics express a deep longing for spiritual sustenance and fulfillment. The imagery of being hungry for "daily manna" and thirsty for "living water" represents a desire for a close relationship with God. The singer acknowledges that nothing else in life can truly satisfy their innermost needs and desires. This verse sets the foundation for the rest of the song, emphasizing the importance of relying on God for true fulfillment.
The chorus expands on the theme of dependence on God. It asks for God to keep the singer humble and in a state of vulnerability before Him. Falling on their knees symbolizes a posture of humility and surrender, acknowledging their need for God's mercy and grace. The lyrics also express a desire to remain broken and desperate for God's love, illustrating a recognition of one's own limitations and the need for divine intervention. Even when faced with situations that seem impossible, the singer implores God to keep them at a loss for words to adequately express their praise and gratitude.
In the second verse, the lyrics call for God to keep the singer in a continuous state of prayer and trust. It acknowledges that relying on God is the only way forward and that attempting to navigate life's challenges without divine guidance would be futile. The repeated plea for God to "keep me praying" demonstrates a recognition of the importance of consistent communication with God and seeking His guidance in all areas of life.
The chorus is repeated once again, emphasizing the singer's desire to remain humbly dependent on God. It is a plea for God to keep them in a state of constant need for His mercy, love, and intervention. The phrase "keep me lost for words to praise you enough" encapsulates the singer's acknowledgement of the magnitude of God's goodness and their understanding that human language is inadequate to fully express their admiration and gratitude.
Overall, the lyrics of "Keep Me" convey a deep longing for a close relationship with God, a recognition of one's own limitations and the need for divine intervention, and a commitment to stay connected to God through prayer and trust. The song highlights the importance of humility, surrender, and the acknowledgement that true fulfillment can only be found in God.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep me hungry for daily manna,
Please help me to always desire and depend on the nourishment and provision that only you can provide.
Oh I need you, Bread of Life
I acknowledge that I am dependent on you, the source of true sustenance and spiritual nourishment.
Keep me thirsty for living water,
Please keep my soul continuously yearning for the life-giving and refreshing water that flows from you.
Cause nothing else can satisfy
I recognize that no other earthly pleasure or possession can truly fulfill and satisfy the deepest longing of my soul.
Keep me falling on my knees in need of mercy
Help me to always humble myself before you, acknowledging my need for your mercy and forgiveness.
Keep me broken til I'm desperate for your love
May my heart remain in a state of brokenness and vulnerability until I am absolutely desperate for your unconditional love.
And even in the midnight hour before you answer
Even when I experience moments of darkness and uncertainty, help me to trust in your timing and remain faithful.
Keep me lost for words to praise you enough
May your greatness and goodness leave me in awe and at a loss for adequate words to express my gratitude and adoration.
Keep me praying, keep me trusting
Please enable me to maintain a consistent and sincere prayer life, relying completely on your faithfulness and guidance.
Show me I can't make it any other way
Reveal to me that I am unable to navigate this life successfully without your divine intervention and guidance.
Keep me praying, Lord I'm just saying
Lord, I am expressing my heartfelt desire to remain steadfast in prayer, knowing that it is essential for my spiritual growth.
Keep me coming back to you, Lord, every day
I plead for your grace to continuously draw me closer to you, seeking your presence and guidance daily.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gary James Victor Nock, James Smith, Alexander Sypsomos, Alan Brey
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Peggy
on The Least That I Can Do
The least that I can do
What a wonderous thing is this
That a virgin shall conceive
As the Angel spoke these words
It must have been hard to believe
Still she humbled to the task
Though the whispers must have stung
She counted it a privilege
And through Mary it’s begun
She said,
Chorus: It’s the least that I can do
For the most that you have done
And in your time of need
How could I turn and run
For all that you have done
From the manger to the tomb
It’s the least that I can do for all that you have done
Standing ‘neith the cross
She fixed her eyes on him
A multitude of memories
Surely played again
Did she think of manger scenes
Or Angel lullabies
Then from the cross he mentions her
She’ll stay with him till he dies
Chorus
Tag: for all that you have done
From the manger to the tomb
It’s the least that I can do for all that you have done