Hello my friends and welcome back for another service of Cowboy Church,
Today's musical selection begins with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans with Jesus in the Morning. This recording comes from their 1973 album, In the Seet By and By. 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 every day. 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 is followed by Carley Pearce and Matthew West with their 2021 recording of Truth Be Told.
Afterwards is Tex Ritter with his 1948 recording of Rounded Up in Glory. Though we currently live in this world, we are not citizens of this world. Instead, we are citizens of heaven, and we are only passing through this world. One day we will be rounded up in glory and we will see our lord and savior face to face. No matter how good anything in this world is it cannot compare to the blessings God has in store for us in heaven. No matter what hardships we might face in life, they pale in comparison to the glories of heaven.
Then comes a fast paced and fun country gospel number from the Delmore Brothers. It is their 1937 recording of Heavenly Light is Shining on Me.
Next is Johnny Cash with My Ship Will Sail. This recording comes from his 1987 album, Johnny Cash is Coming to Town. This album may not be considered one of John's best, having come out during what is considered the lowest creative point of his career. However, despite some overproduction on many of the songs (John is always at his best when his music is at its most stripped down), there is actually quite a bit to like about this album.
Afterwards is Cowboy Copas with Cowboy's Meditation.
Then comes Rex Allen and The Sons of the Pioneers with their version of There's A Blue Sky Way Out Yonder. Rex Allen hosted a radio show in the 1950's and The Sons of the Pioneers guest starred on it. This is when, they made this wonderful recording. Rex Allen's singing is of course fantastic here. A real highlight however is Hugh Farr's fiddle solo.
Today's musical selection ends with Carrie Underwood with Because He Lives. Though this song in many was feels like an old hymn it is actually much more recent than you might think. The song was written by Gloria and William J. Gaither and won an award for being the Gospel Song of the Year for 1974. In an interview the couple stated how this song came to be, “‘Because he lives’ was written in the midst of social upheaval, threats of war, and betrayals of national and personal trust. It was into this world at such a time that we were bringing our third little baby. Assassinations, drug traffic, and war monopolized the headlines. It was in the midst of this kind of uncertainty that the assurance of the Lordship of the risen Christ blew across our troubled minds like a cooling breeze in the parched desert. Holding our tiny son in our arms we were able to write: How sweet to hold our newborn baby, And feel the pride, and joy he gives; But greater still the calm assurance, this child can face uncertain day because He lives." This recording comes from her 2021 gospel album, My Savoir.
Now for an episode of Roy Rogers' radio show.
Here is an actual recording of Buffalo Bill Cody's actual voice.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29
The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15:2
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. So, we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Hebrews 13:5-6
Thanks for joining me. Come back next week for another service of Cowboy Church. Happy trails to you until we meet again.
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