Hello my friends and welcome back for another service of Cowboy Church.
Today’s musical selection begins with the King of the Cowboys and The Queen of the West, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans with Jesus in the Morning. This song reminds us that we are not only to leave a small part of the day with Jesus as our focus but all day long as well as everyday. We should wake up each morning with Jesus on our mind and go to bed each night the same way. While few of us will succeed with this every day, we will find that each day we do it will be an enriching day that will makes us grow as a person. This song comes from Roy and Dale’s 1973 gospel album, In the Sweet By and By. This is followed by Jim Reeves with The Flowers, The Sunset, the Trees. This song comes from Jim’s 1967 album, My Cathedral. Next comes Johnny Cash with Nazarene. This self-penned song comes from John's 1968 album, The Holy Land. This album was inspired by a trip to Israel that he and his wife, June Carter Cash took. As well songs, this album also included spoken word recordings that John made as he visited some of these places. After rededicating himself to the lord after years of sin and drugs, John stated, "I don't have a career anymore. What I have is a ministry. Everything I have and everything I do is given completely to Jesus Christ now. I've lived my life for the devil up until now and from here on I'm going to live it for the Lord." Up next is Gene Autry with Peace in the Valley. Thomas A. Dorsey would talk about the writing of this hymn, “It was just before Hitler sent his war chariots into Western Europe in the late 1930s. I was on a train going through southern Indiana and saw horses, cows and sheep all grazing together in this little valley. Everything seemed so peaceful. It made me question, 'What’s the matter with mankind? Why can’t men live in peace?' Out of those thoughts came 'Peace in the Valley.'" Dorsey wrote this song in 1937 for the Queen of Gospel, Mahala Jackson. Gene's recording comes from an episode of his Melody Ranch radio show that aired April 12, 1952. He is backed by The Cass County Boys, The Pnafores, Johnny Bond and Carl Cotner's Orchestra. This is followed by Red Foley with his 1951 recording of Where Could I Go But to the Lord. This song was written in 1940 by James Buchanan Coats. He was standing beside a dying neighbor, an African American man named Joe Keyes. Coates asked Keyes if he knew where he was going after he died. Keyes responded, "Where Could I Go But to the Lord." Up next is Elvis Presley with An American Trilogy. This medley was meant to represent the Civil War Era and includes three 19th century songs: Dixie, The Battle Hymn of the Old Republic and All My Trials. The medley was created by county singer/songwriter Mickey Newbury. It would become a staple of Elvis' concerts in the 1970's. This version comes from his famous 1973 concert, Aloha From Hawaii. Today's musical selection ends with one of my favorites, The Sons of the Pioneers with their 1937 recording of Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4
Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16
Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2
Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God. Psalm 146:5
Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. 1 Samuel 12:23
The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6
You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:18
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Resources Used
The Man Called Cash by Steve Turner
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/peace-in-the-valley/#.YQ_zBvKSlPY
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/where-could-i-go-but-to-the-lord/#.YQ_07vKSlPY
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