I'll Remember You Love in My Prayers - Ralph Stanley and Friends

"I'll Remember You Love in My Prayers" was written in 1869 by the American songwriter, Will Hays. The song spread quickly to the US west where it became a cowboy favourite, as it's rhythm and tempo made it just right for herding cattle.

This bluegrass version is performed by Ralph Stanley and Friends ("Clinch Mountain Sweethearts").

The photos shown in the video were taken in the years from 1869, when this song was written, up to the 1890s. There are a few famous faces here: George Custer (1:51), "Commanche" the horse (the only survivor of the massacre at Little Big Horn - 1:59), and Billy the Kid (last photo).

The song remains a durable favourite to this day.

Lyrics:

I'll Remember You Love in My Prayers

When the curtains of night are pinned back by the stars
And the beautiful moon sweeps the sky
Dewdrops from Heaven are kissing the rose
It's then that my memory flies

Well, upon the wings of a beautiful dove
I'll hasten this message of cheer
And I'll bring you a kiss of affection and say
I'll remember you love in my prayers

Now the angels of Heaven are guarding the good
As God has ordained them to do
In answer to prayers that I offer to Him
I know there's one waiting for you

Now go where you will upon land or on sea
And I'll share all your sorrows and cares
At night as I kneel by my bedside to pray
I'll remember you, love, in my prayers

Well at night as I kneel by my bedside to pray
I'll remember you, love, in my prayers

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[sartainja]

This video and song are great. It is song that pulls at your soul and deep into the feelings of life.

[grizzlyten]

@sartainja Thank you! You can get this song as a free download from "Old-time Radio" on the internet. The website is at the bottom of the description. Have a nice weekend!

[vivatones66]

Very high quality work you are doing here, lots of value.  I appreciate your depth of research and attention to detail.

[grizzlyten]

@vivatones66 Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it!

[rongreen2]

On this recording of the song, Ralph Stanley is joined on the vocal by Valerie Smith. Other "Clinch Mountain Sweethearts" on the CD of that name include Iris DeMent, Pam Tillis, Patty Mitchell, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Maria Muldaur, Sara Evans, Joan Baez, Kristi Stanley, Gail Davies, Chely Wright, Melba Montgomery, Jeannie Seely, and Lucinda Williams, all singing duets with the wonderful, venerable, awe-inspiring Ralph Stanley.

[grizzlyten]

@rongreen2 That's quite a lineup of talent! Thank you very much for the information.

[grizzlyten]

@mountain824 I never knew this song, either, until very recently. Thank you, Maria! Your comments are always appreciated. Cheryl xx

[mountain824]

I never heard this song but really loved it. Beautiful video again sweet Cheryl!*****

love and hugs. maria xo

[grizzlyten]

@kate4ever1 Thank you for your kind comments, Dave! I wouldn't mind "time-travelling" back for a visit, but I'm sure I wouldn't want to live there.

[kate4ever1]

the perfect marriage of music and pictures.

fantastic job cheryl.

life may have been simpler back then, but dam hard.