Cowboy Church #225

 Hello and welcome back for another service of Cowboy Church. 

Today's musical selection begins with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans singing a medley of Whispering Hope and Star of Hope. This lovely medley comes from Roy and Dale's 1973 gospel album, In the Sweet By and By. 

This is followed by the Hayden Quartet with their 1910 recording of Nearer My God to Thee. This hymn was written by stage actress Sarah Flower Adams. She had had great success on the stage and was especially praised for her role in an 1837 production of Macbeth. However, her failing health made her have to leave the stage. During this time, she took comfort in writing hymns and poems. In 1841, her pastor was having trouble coming up with a hymn to fit a sermon about Jacob's Ladder. Sarah decided to write a hymn for this sermon and to get it done in time for the church service she wrote it in just a week's time. 

Afterwards is Willie Nelson and his sons Lukas and Micah Nelson with Come on Back Jesus. This recording comes from Willie's 2012 album, Heroes.  

Then comes Johnny Cash singing The Battle Hymn of the Old Republic. This performance comes from an episode of John's TV show that first aired on Sept. 27, 1969. Backing vocals here are provided by The Carter Family and The Statler Brothers. 

Next is The Sons of the Pioneers performing What Wonderful Joy. Though many don't want to give their loves to Jesus because they don't want to give up their sins, the truth is that the joy Jesus can give us is greater than anything we may get out of sinning. This song is about the incredible joy that only Jesus can provide. This recording is very much a duet between two members of the band. Lloyd Perryman and Bob Nolan share the main vocal duties on this song, and both sounds as great as ever.

Afterwards is Tompall Glaser with his version of What a Freind We Have in Jesus. This hymn still has an important message for us today. When it seems like there is no one to turn to at any moment of our lives, Jesus is always there. He is always there to listen to us, no matter what. More than that though he deeply cares about every single one of us. A better friend than Jesus could never be found no matter how hard we try. What a friend we have in Jesus indeed. 

Today's musical selection ends with Cal Smith singing Jesus is a Good Ole Boy. This recording comes from his 1974 album, Country Bumpkin.  

Now for a sermon from Charles Spurgeon. 



 

Now for an episode of The Lone Ranger radio show. 

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:36

Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Psalm 31:3

A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. Proverbs 11:17

Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9 

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