The Wicker Tree Page #4

just like you've heard about

Rob Roy or Braveheart

or Mr. Bell--

the great Scottish man

who gave us all

the telephone.

It's just many of you

may have forgotten

that Jesus was braver

than Rob Roy

because He gave His life

for all of us,

and not just the people

of His time,

but the people of all time.

And you may have forgotten

that Jesus was not

just a great inventor,

He was the greatest of all

because He invented

a new kind of love.

Now, what was that, friends?

Can any of you remember?

It is love of everyone

but yourself--

really hard,

wouldn't you agree, Beth?

Delia, that is

such a good question.

And I see Steve would like

to answer you.

No, ma'am, no.

If you can love other folks

like Jesus loves us,

then there's no other reason

to love yourself.

Cause you're so full of love,

you're like some

great, big light.

- Like a beacon?

- Right.

And like Jesus.

Now, friends, I'd like

to ask Steve to pass among you.

And he'll be handing out

some thoughts on Jesus

that we'd like you to read

real closely

and also some real pretty hymns

for us to sing together.

Now, please, friends,

the hymns words

are real important.

Just try and believe

what you're singing

and you'll open your hearts

to Jesus.

J' Would you be free J'

J' From the burden of sin? J'

J' There's power in the blood J'

J' Power in the blood J'

J' Would you o'er evil J'

J' A victory win? J'

J' There's power in the blood J'

J' Of the Lamb J'

J' There is power, power J'

J' Wonder-working power J'

J' In the blood J'

J' Of the Lamb J'

J' There is power, power J'

J' Wonder-working power J'

J' In the precious blood

of the Lamb J'

- J' There is power J'

- J' Power J'

- J' Power J'

- J' Power J'

J' Wonder-working power J'

J' In the blood of the Lamb J'

- J' There is power, power J'

- J' Power, power J'

J' Wonder-working power J'

J' In the precious blood

of the Lamb J'

J' Would you be free

from your passion and pride? J'

J' There's power in the blood J'

J' Power in the blood J'

J' So come for a cleansing J'

J' To Calvary's tide J'

J' There's wonderful power

in the blood J'

- J' There is power, power J'

- J' Power, power J'

J' Wonder-working power J'

J' In the blood of the Lamb J'

- J' There is power, power J'

- J' Power, power J'

J' Wonder-working power J'

J' In the precious blood

of the Lamb J'

- J' There is power, power J'

- J' Power, power J'

J' Wonder-working power J'

J' In the blood of the Lamb J'

- J' There is power, power J'

- J' Power, power J'

J' Wonder-working power J'

J' In the precious blood J'

J' Of the Lamb. J'

( crowd cheering )

Hello, Jack.

Oh, be off with you, Nevermore,

you wicked old bird.

Go on.

S-s-say I'm weary,

say I'm sad;

Say health and wealth

have missed me;

Say I'm growing old,

but add--

Lolly kissed me.

Can you keep a secret?

There's somebody

I want to see,

but I don't want them to see me.

Does that make sense?

You're in love

with a wonderful guy?

- No, I'm not.

- Yes, you are.

Yes, you are.

Yes, you are.

( both snicker)

The day after tomorrow,

we will crown the May Queen.

Can anyone think of a more

perfect queen than Beth?

( cheering )

Do you accept this?

I'm deeply honored.

Sure, I accept.

( cheering )

Lachlan's told us

how the next two days

are like very special

holidays for y'all.

After they're over,

Steve and I hope

you'll come talk to us

about Jesus.

Like, we'll be waiting

and hoping...

And praying that y'all come.

J' Will you go, laddie, go J'

J' To the braes

0' Balquhidder? J'

J' We'll crown the laddie's queen J'

J' And we'll feast the night

together J'

J' Will you go, laddie, go? J'

J' Will you go,

laddie, go J'

J' To the braes

0' Balquhidder? J'

J' We'll crown the laddie's queen J'

J' And we'll feast the night

together J'

J' Will you go, laddie, go? J'

And here,

to crown the queen,

is her Laddie.

Mary:
This used to

be a hunting lodge once.

Oh, but they tried

to ban all that.

Fishing will be next,

they say.

Too painful

for the poor wee fish.

(giggles)

( goose honking )

(Mary humming)

There.

This will be

nice and cozy for you.

We thought you'd like

a wee moment to yourselves,

my lambs.

So, some punch

to celebrate.

Now, Delia will be here

to collect our queen a little later.

And Sir Lachlan is coming by

with Prince, laddie,

to go rehearse

for your ride tomorrow.

It was better than I could

have dreamed, wasn't it, Mary?

They loved you, my lambs.

Couldn't you tell?

We all thought you

were just perfect.

You're just so kind.

Oh.

You have a problem, Steve?

I mean, wasn't that a triumph

beyond our wildest dreams?

Sure,

in some weird way,

I guess.

Steve.

Steve.

I want out, Beth.

I don't mean tomorrow.

I'll do the Laddie bit

like they've asked.

I'll stay and I'll watch them

crown you and all.

But after that,

I'm high tailing it home.

I'm just a dumb cowboy, Beth.

I mean, this ain't me.

I just want out.

Out?

You can't mean that, Steve.

You're a redeemer like me.

You can't suddenly run out

on what that means.

What is it?

Tell me.

Something happened?

I know what I do well, Beth--

ride a horse.

I'm not worthy to be

no redeemer.

No ways.

I'm a sinner,

big time.

About what happened

in that hotel in Edinburgh

when we suddenly thought

about our silver rings?

Steve,

where's your ring?

I lost it.

I'm not the guy

for you, Beth.

Can you be a believer

and a sinner?

I guess you can't,

cause that's me

I'm real sorry, Beth.

Please forgive me.

Tomorrow I'll be the Laddie.

And after that

hopefully we'll-- we'll--

we'll gather in a whole wagonload

of souls for Jesus.

Then I'm gonna go back home

to Texas where I belong.

And I so hope

you'll come with me, baby.

Lachlan:

Now, the thing to remember

is don't let them trap you

before you get to the castle.

Keep your eyes open.

Keep watching

180, 360 if you can.

They can come

from any direction.

Thanks to Prince,

you can always outride them.

Oh, and one more thing:

Don't let anyone tell you

which way to ride.

It's an old trick.

So if I win,

what happens next?

Well, inside there's an ancient chair

made of stone.

That's the Laddie's throne.

You sit there

and we'll come for you.

Does it piss you off, sir,

that I figure

you guys are out of your minds

with this Laddie thing?

( Lachlan laughs )

Does it matter to you

that you think that?

Getting to ride Prince--

that's a prize in itself.

No, sir.

It's cool with me.

Well, Steve,

if it's cool with you,

it's cool with me.

J' I got nothing to sell,

I got favors for rent J'

J' And the lovin' I give

is heaven-sent J'

J' If you buy me a beer

and want to try your luck J'

J' Then take me for a ride

in your pickup truck J'

J' Call me cheap

call me-- J'

Laddie, can I have

your autograph?

You sure can.

What's your name, bud?

Angus McClintock.

But just write "To Angus."

Okay. Hey, you're the only kid

I see around here. How come?

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