Hello my friends and welcome back for another service of Cowboy Church.
Today's musical selection begins with Gene Autry singing Rounded Up in Glory. Gene is backed up here by The Cass County Boys, The Kettle Sisters, Johnny Bond and Carl Cotner's Orchestra. The Cass County Boys were regulars with Gene at this time, appearing with him in radio, movies and later TV. Gene met them while stationed at Love Field in Dallas. The band's accordion player Fred Martin later remembered, "We were on the radio down there and Gene heard us. 'When I get back I'll send for you.' he said. Had anyone else said it, We'd have never excepted to hear of it again. But Gene's word is his bond. A year later to the day, he long-distanced that he had a place for us." This recording comes from an episode of Gene's Melody Ranch radio show that aired March 23, 1947. Next comes Conway Twitty with Jesus is a Soul Man. This song comes from Conway's 1973 gospel album, Clinging To A Saving Hand / Steal Away. After this is Alan Jackson singing Standing on the Promises. This hymn was written by Russell Carter in 1886. Working as a sheep herder he developed a heart condition. This lead him to pray much more often and he began to get closer to God everyday. When he was healed he vowed to "stand on the promises of God" and wrote this song. Now we turn to Johnny Cash with Ain't No Grave. The song was written by Clade Ely in 1934 when he was only 12 years old. He had tuberculous and when his family was prayed for him, he performed this song for them. This hymn served as the title track for John's posthumously released album in 2010. This is followed by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans with The Lord Is Gonna Take Good Care Of You. This song reminds us to put our trust in the Lord always and to turn to him whenever we are going through hard trials. This is something easier said than done and I don't think there is one of us who does not struggle with this at times (I most certainly do). Having recently read Dale Evans' book Angel Unaware (about her and Roy's daughter Robin (who had Down Syndrome and an incredibly short life)), I know that Roy and Dale struggled with this as well and yet when they put their trust in God they became stronger in their faith than they had been before. This version of the song is the B-side of a 1955 Little Golden Record with Jesus Loves the Little Children as the A side. Now comes The Sons of the Pioneers with God Speaks. Written by Rubylin Pittman and Jean Bond, this song comes from the Sons' 1963 gospel album, Hymns of the Cowboy. Today's musical selection ends with Ephesians 6 from their 2015 album, Why We Sing. This song reminds us to that we are to always wear the armor of the Lord. This means to stay in prayer, to trust in God, to keep our mind on the things of God and to study God's word. We are fighting a spiritual battle and temptation is ready to pounce on us at any moment. Meaning that we should not let our guard down and allow the devil to get the better of us, and the only way to do this is to wear this armor.
Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. Proverbs 6:6-8
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it. 1 Peter 3:11
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14
Thanks for joining me come back next week for another service of Cowboy Church. Happy trails to you until we meet again.
Resources Used
Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry by Holly George Warren.
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/standing-on-the-promises/#.YP1X3bqSlPZ
https://www.pbnradio.com/blog/2021/6/10/story-behind-the-song-aint-no-grave
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