Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust dost corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. ~~~~~~~~~~MATTHEW 6:19-21~~~~~~~~~~ Click on photo for website. (CLICK ON TITLE TO HEAR SONG) THE BAPTISM OF JESSE TAYLOR by Johnny Russell They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday, Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm; They all cried Hallelujah when Jesse’s head went under, This time he went under for the Lord. Among the local taverns there’ll be a slack in business, ‘Cause Jesse’s drinkin’ came before the groceries and the rent; Among the local women there’ll be a slack in cheatin’, ‘Cause Jesse won’t be steppin’ out again. The scars on Jesse’s knuckles they were more than just respected, The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell; The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse’s money, And the black eye of the law will soon be well. They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday, Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm; They all cried Hallelujah when Jesse’s head went under, This time he went under for the Lord. From now on Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors, And tell ‘em how much Jesse took up with little Jim; Now, Jimmy’s got a daddy and Jesse’s got a family, And Franklin county’s got a lot more man. They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday, Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm; They all cried Hallelujah when Jesse’s head went under, This time he went under for the Lord. They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday, Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm; They all cried Hallelujah when Jesse’s head went under, This time he went under for the Lord. BACK TO SONGS