Cowboy Church #136

 Hello my friends and welcome back for another service of Cowboy Church.

Today's musical selection begins with the title song of Mac Powell's new album, River of Life. I have long been a fan of Third Day and it was a sad day when they decided to say farewell. Yet I am very happy that Mac Powell's solo work so far has been excellent and this song is no exception. Up next is the Sons of the Pioneers with their 1937 recording of What You Gonna Say to Peter. This song was written by Bob Nolan, one of the founding members of the band and one of my favorite songwriters. Bob also sings lead on this song. Hugh Farr's fiddle playing is especially excellent on this recording. This is followed by George Jones singing Lilly of the Valley. When Charles Fry wrote this hymn, he was inspired by The Song of Solomon, especially the following, “‘I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valleys.’ Like a lily among the thorns, so is my darling among the maidens. Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. In his shade I took great delight and sat down…He has brought me to his banquet hall, and his banner over me is love.” Song of Solomon 2:1-4. After he read these words he began to write about his relationship with Jesus and what he wrote would become this hymn. It was first published in an issue of the Salvation Army's magazine The War Cry, dated December, 29, 1881. This recording comes George's 1966 gospel album, Old Brush Arbors. Next is Marty Robbins with Have Thine Own Way Lord. This hymn was written by Adelaide A. Pollard. It was partly inspired by how in 1902, she heard an old woman praying at a prayer meeting, "It really doesn't matter what you do with us, Lord -- just have your way with our lives." Adelaide wanted to be a missionary in Africa, but this was not happening as quickly as she would have hoped it would happen. Not long before writing this song, she tried to raise funds to go to Africa but this proved not as successful as she had hoped. This lead her to follow into what she called a "distress of soul." It was then that she attended this prayer meeting, heard that prayer and wrote this hymn. She eventually did become a missionary in Africa, even if it was only for a brief time. Next is Charley Pride with Little Delta Church from his 1976 gospel album, Sunday Morning With Charley Pride. Today's musical selection ends with Roy Rogers with A Cowboy's Sunday Prayer from his and Dale Evans' 1959 album, Jesus Loves Me.

Up next is the short film, The Making of Broncho Billy (1913). 

Here is C.S. Lewis reading his essay, Meditation on the Third Commandment.

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. James 2:18

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Mark 16:15-16

For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16

“Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker— An earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth!

Will the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you doing?’ or the thing you are making say, ‘He has no hands’? “Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What are you begetting?’ Or to a woman, ‘To what are you giving birth?’” Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: “Ask Me about the things to come concerning My sons, And you shall commit to Me the work of My hands." Isaiah 45:9-11

 He was also driven away from mankind, and his heart was made like that of beasts, and his dwelling place was with the wild donkeys. He was given grass to eat like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he recognized that the Most High God is ruler over the realm of mankind and that He sets over it whomever He wishes. Daniel 5:21

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. Corinthians 10:13

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 1:12

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

Thanks for joining me come back next week for another service of Cowboy Church. Happy trails to you until we meet again. 

Resources Used

https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/the-lily-of-the-valley/#.YT4ZV8uSlPY

https://www.invertedchristian.com/post/have-thine-own-way-lord-the-story-behind-the-hymn