“Come Jesus Come,” a standout track from Cece Winans’s 13-track album, More Than This, was released on March 14, 2025. This powerful song, which features legendary gospel singer Shirley Caesar, is a testament to the immense influence of Cece Winans, a multi-award-winning artist with 17 Grammy Awards and the distinction of being the best-selling female gospel artist of all time. Winans, who is known for her vocal prowess and ability to blend traditional gospel with contemporary sounds, co-founded her own label, Pure Springs Gospel, in 1999, which released the album in partnership with Fair Trade Services. The collaboration with Shirley Caesar, another titan of the gospel genre, created a buzz around the single and further highlights Winans’s ability to bring together powerful voices for a shared message.
The song’s genre is Contemporary Gospel, and its impact is rooted in its message of hope and longing for Christ’s return. It is a key piece of the album’s overall theme, which aims to provide spiritual encouragement and worship. The album’s track list also includes songs like “Holy Forever,” “Worthy,” and “That’s My King.” The inclusion of “Come Jesus Come” as the eleventh track provides a climactic and deeply spiritual moment within the album’s journey of faith. The song’s success and the album’s positive reception further solidify Cece Winans’s legacy, demonstrating her enduring relevance and continued ability to create music that resonates with a global audience of believers.