Stuart Hamblen said he came upon a derelict house while hunting and stopped there for a rest, and while resting he pondered about the house and the former occupant, when he resumed hunting he had the song pretty much done, more somber than the studio permitted. He wrote the song for the situation not for any individual
The story as I understand it is Stuart and Wayne were out hunting in the woods and came across a man who had passed away in an old cabin up in the hills.
Could you possibly be thinking of "It is no secret"? John Wayne encouraged Stuart to write the song after hearing Stuart declare, "It's no secret what God can do in a man" life."
Love the line, "When the lightning walks about".
I love this song
Stuart Hamblen said he came upon a derelict house while hunting and stopped there for a rest, and while resting he pondered about the house and the former occupant, when he resumed hunting he had the song pretty much done, more somber than the studio permitted. He wrote the song for the situation not for any individual
Did you know this song was written to bring John Wayne to Christ? The result was Wayne became born again.
The story as I understand it is Stuart and Wayne were out hunting in the woods and came across a man who had passed away in an old cabin up in the hills.
Could you possibly be thinking of "It is no secret"? John Wayne encouraged Stuart to write the song after hearing Stuart declare, "It's no secret what God can do in a man" life."
@@jedwalker4543 John wasn't with him on this hunting trip... see my response below to @edRush-is6rt
When did John Wayne accept Jesus as his Savior? No sarcasm intended on his death bed many people do I was 17.
this song is the last of what is left om . No love vary few frinds its just me and the good lord above, love this song at 81 going home?