From Dove to Devotion: CeCe Winans Anchors a New Generation with Timeless Hymn “At The Cross”
Fresh from her triumph at the 2025 GMA Dove Awards, where she secured Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year for “Come Jesus Come,” legendary artist CeCe Winans offers a profound gift to listeners: a soul-stirring rendition of the classic hymn, “At The Cross.” Now available on all streaming platforms, the song is more than a release; it’s a spiritual homecoming. Winans revives this sacred melody not with reinvention, but with reverence, using her unparalleled voice to draw a new generation back to the foundational story of grace. On Instagram, she shared her heart behind the project, writing, “’At the Cross’ reminds us where mercy and love meet, where sin and shame are washed away… I pray this song draws you back to that sacred place, to the foot of the Cross.”
In her rendition, Winans wraps the hymn’s timeless questions—“Alas, and did my Savior bleed / And did my Sovereign die?”—in her warm, soulful tone and modern, yet respectful, instrumentation. Her voice, steeped in both grace and conviction, turns each line into a living prayer, embodying a awe-filled gratitude for a love beyond degree. As the music swells into the iconic chorus, “At the cross, at the cross / Where I first saw the light,” it creates a moment of powerful release. The blend of orchestral strings and gentle piano allows Winans’ emotive delivery to guide the listener on a journey from the burden of heart to the joy of redemption, making centuries-old lyrics feel intimately personal and immediate.
Ultimately, “At The Cross” transcends being a mere song; it is a spiritual invitation. Through age-old lyrics like “Amazing pity, grace unknown / And love beyond degree,” Winans masterfully bridges the past and present, leading listeners to rediscover the beauty and power of the gospel’s central message. Her performance is a poignant reminder that at the foot of the cross, love conquered sin, and that this truth remains the enduring source of forgiveness, mercy, and transformation for all who gather there. In this powerful recording, CeCe Winans doesn’t just sing a hymn—she creates a sacred space for worship and reflection.
