(David Munyon / S.P. Standley)
This song is about David's Grandparents, Rev. Amer Stocking and Grandmother Sena, they were ministers of the Gospel and LOVE of Jesus Christ for over 40 years in Kansas. Grandpa was born on the boat arriving from Ireland and his parents named him Amer from the first four letters of America, he was called to preach when he was 19 years old... he used to preach at The Methodist Church and The Baptist Church and also would say Mass at The Catholic Church, when The Local Priest was on Holiday, and spiritually speaking, Rev. Amer Stocking was kinda responsible for starting The Homely, for The Catholic Church, or part of The Mass where The Pries would speak to the Congregation... as there are many avenues to God, and The Church, with various branches and names all are with The Love of Jesus Christ, Our Saviour... and we should all bless and help and love each other... it's better than fighting, anyway, I think...
In Gueda Springs, Kansas, a stone's throw from Portland
A young Amer Stocking, kneels down to pray
He prays for his young wife, his son and his daughter
And prays for the winter to hurry and fade
On an old Country Road, the Lord spoke to Amer
Become my preacher an' I'll see your needs
And every congregation in Eastern Kansas
Has heard Amer's message and Mrs. Stocking sing
To every Country Chapel, they would drive to Sundays
Preaching the Gospel, some twice a day
His wife played piano and sounding like angels
Brought tears of salutation to old Kansas ways
On an old Country Road, the Lord spoke to Amer
Become my preacher an' I'll see your needs
And every congregation in Eastern Kansas
Has heard Amer's message and Mrs. Stocking sing
80 years a minister and miracles a million
Saving lost sinners, helping us old ones
Now at evenings he drifts off, into pleasant slumber
Sleeping in his Rocking Chair
Resting in the Lord
David Munyon: vocal, guitar
Thomas Klippel: hammond b3
Beo Brockhausen: bamboo bass-flute
Hans-Jörg Maucksch: bass