Playlist for an Old Soldier | Gospel

This series would not be complete without covering my gospel favorites. There is much truth to the old adage that there are no atheists in foxholes. Having said that, I also feel compelled to mention, for those who may not know me well, I’ m not one who wears my faith on my sleeve. I have an abiding respect for all of the faiths including but not limited to Christians, Jews, Muslims, Wiccans, Buddhists, and the list could go on…. In my view it’s how one lives ones beliefs that counts.

I think you’ll find an interesting range of songs here all that speak something to me about my faith and how I’ve tried to live it. I hope you enjoy them

This song had to be written or heavily influenced by an infantryman, only someone who rucked for 10-20 miles a day would bother to mention his feet (not to mention call them jubilant) at the call of the trumpet.

“He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;

He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat:

Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet!

Our God is marching on.”

The title really says it all and George Straight really allows the rhyme and meter of poetry and music fit the trail as well.

Bishop F.C Barnes and Rev Janice Brown combined for many Gospel hits in the early 80’s, Rough side was a number one hit on the Gospel Charts for over a year and has sold well over 500,000 copies. It speaks I think to the sinner in all of us, and how we face life’s moral obstacles. I see it saying to the Lord Here I come! I may be slow I may take longer, I may have chosen a tougher path but rest assured I’m coming Up!

Louis does it short and I think best.

I couldn’t identify when exactly Martina released this song but I think it is her best work and really does justice to the emotions in the words.

This has been a favorite of mine since Sunday School days. I’ve included male and female versions because for me they bring out two different feelings about the anticipated day. The slower sweeter lyrics of Ms Battle are soothing, while Johnny Cash’s up tempo resonates the anticipation of the great and final day when I can board the chariot and head for the house…