“Keep Your Rifle By Your Side” & Ephesians

[@ABulgrin84]

I love how this was supposed to be the Bad Guy song and we just kinda adopted it as a Patriotic song. I love the “Yankee Doodle Effect”

[@Menelaosmintokleineis]

It's an American tradition

[@blackhawks81H]

Because the leftists who make the games these days honestly believe it's a bad guy song. They absolutely despise everything in the lyrics and think it's what "Nazis" believe. Completely unironically. They're so tone deaf insulated in their little enclaves on the east and west coasts, I'm sure they were totally shocked when people started to identify with this song. They're that out of touch.

[@GermanConquistador08]

I mean, those "Bad guys" correctly predicted the apocalypse and do not open fire first until the main characters make them so, who's the real bad guys?

[@R2D6_10]

Farcry 6 was such unbelievable Woke Trash. They made Rebellion in Cuba lame. (And I beat the whole game. Truth.)

[@blackhawks81H]

@@R2D6_10 Lol they knew they fucked up the last time so they probably were extra careful to make it as unambiguous as possible. It's probably just like a Che Guevara simulator where you go around doing power to the people fists at everyone. Have they changed Hurk to a woman of color in a wheelchair yet? Going around calling people "Latinx" and shit.. News flash, game devs.. I live in a neighborhood that's majority Mexican at the moment.. Every single person I've talked to hates the Latinx bullshit.

[@DeadEarthTheory]

My little brother played this song for me and I was like “this is one of the best songs I’ve heard in my life.”

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Corey!

[@DeadEarthTheory]

@@lapboard340 Thank you too. I was surprised to have him play it for me. None of us kids grew up with much faith, but a few years ago when I was having trouble and trying to find my path I gave him a small pocket bible. Back then he called himself an atheist. Having him play this for me really gave me a lot of hope. He is so passionate in his faith now. His name is Gunar. Your cover is tremendous.

[@lapboard340]

@@DeadEarthTheory God bless both of you!

[@gamersunite7968]

I’m not a religious man but any stretch of the imagination but I find myself coming back to the good book every so often. God bless, sir!

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment Gamer! I’m not a “religious” man either but I am a follower of Jesus. There are some differences between the two. May I direct you to the “Got Questions” app? At the top , you’ll find references to the two most important things you should consider. You will also notice that they are not “religious” but are only concerned with following Jesus. Did you know that the word “religion” is only mentioned once in the New Testament? It is used in reference to caring for orphans and widows. I’m glad to hear that you are reading the Bible. Try reading the book of John. It is the fourth one in the New Testament. May God bless you too!

[@hansepansnl2481]

Thank you for the song and the Bible reading. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@lapboard340]

You’re welcome Hans! Thank you for watching.

[@sergeantnightcire4027]

God Bless the American Dream and our great nation and people. Keep your rifle by your side and preserve the rights of our people and the rights given to us by God.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks Captain Duggel !

[@byggloket2590]

Im a swede and I really like your "countryside culture". Not so much the cities no offense:)

[@Menelaosmintokleineis]

@@byggloket2590 don't worry we don't like it either. Cities are just business centers nothing more.

[@HCKRSUPRMO]

oh i love usa, not the city tho, i love the country side

[@ladytitanic5180]

@@byggloket2590 we don't like the cities either lmao

[@peytonk7367]

Although I don't know if anybody is going to read this but I'm a 16 y/o boy from Pennsylvania. For a year or so I really embraced the gospel and felt better as a christian, that was when I was 14-15. Fast forward and I'm now serving out on a 10 Day Out of School Suspension for possession of Alcohol on School Property. I've been wanting it in my heart to try and follow the gospel and get back with the Lord. I fully believe in him and trust in him. Anytime I listen to gospel music like ill fly away or Amazing Grace, I get a slight hurt in my heart because I don't feel like I'm deserving of listing to such music or even praising his name. When I was a younger man, my step-dad taught me that sorry means it wont happen again and I was always told that asking forgiveness is like saying your sorry but my issue is is that I cant guarantee that I wont sin again or that I wont fall off again. What really got me to believe in God was when I had gone to church one Sunday and both what we talked about in Sunday School and what we talked about in the Sermon could apply to what had happened to me that week directly. This last Sunday, in Sunday School, we talked about things that us teens could fall into like sexual impurity, stealing, and alcohol. It really hit home for me and I think its got me on the right path. Sometimes when I found myself truly praising God I got this little voice in the back of my head saying "Its all for show, you don't really mean that" and I don't know how to make it go away. I always tell others "How great is my god that he forgave a wretch like me" but I cant seem to ask for that forgiveness myself. But truly how great is my God, how great is he.

[@lapboard340]

I am a follower of Jesus. I am a Christian. Yet, I still sin from time to time. All Christians do. The apostle Paul wrote about his sin. The wonderful thing about being a follower of Jesus is that he will forgive you if you ask him. This has nothing to do with being deserving. Ask Him to forgive you and ask the Holy Spirit (who already lives in you) to remind you before the next time you are tempted. All followers of Jesus go through this. It’s called sanctification and it continues until we die. Check out the “Got Questions” app. They explain it a lot better than I can. God bless you for continuing your search. I’m praying for you. Becoming a follower of Jesus is the best thing you could ever do.

[@justanotherhistorybuff5336]

I’m a teenage Pennsylvanian too who has been through hardships relating to school and have gone to God. But please remember, if God can forgive you, you can and should too. We all have fallen short of God’s word, you and I are no different. God is a loving being and you should ask for forgiveness, you’ve admitted yourself of your wrongdoings. I understand that you may feel as if you don’t deserve forgiveness, but that just shows you truly feel bad about what you have done. Jesus loves you and so do I as your brother in Christ. God Bless!

[@bryanholdren9043]

It's something hard to do. But the most immediate thing you can do is change your habits. By that I mean reading the Bible daily. Start with Matthew. Read a little bit each day until you read the whole thing. Then read it again. Then move to Mark. Can you dedicate 20 minutes a day? Think of it like an exercise. You can never reach your goals without dedication and daily dedication. That's creating a good habit. That's hard to do. Bad habits are easy and abundant. Even if you find yourself sinning read your Bible. 20 minutes a day. Good habits. Good luck!

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

No matter how hard it is or how distant He feels, you’re not alone. Faith is hard, but part of it means learning to feel safe in His presence, even when you may not necessarily feel it. He IS there. I’m praying for you. The fact that you care is good evidence of your penitent heart. God bless!

[@GenericProtagonist7]

Man, I was just looking for some good covers of this song, but this is more than perfect. That Bible reading was exactly what I needed right now, thanks brother!

[@lapboard340]

Thank you kindly Sir!

[@foodstampfreddy5766]

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[@cheese6575]

I absolutely love this, the cover and the Bible reading. Keep your rifle, and the sword of the Spirit, by your side.

[@murray613]

Great cover! Very unique. God bless you and all of our dear friends and allies in the USA and Canada! Keep up the great work, sir! Sending love and prayers from Scotland!

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comments Murray! I appreciate it. God bless you too. Happy new year!

[@murray613]

@@lapboard340 Happy new year to you too!

[@Clown_the_Clown]

Much love friend, mad respect for the Scotts!

[@terry2295]

I came for the cover but stayed for the Bible reading. But for real this was my first Bible reading in years.

[@lapboard340]

Good for you! It’s the best book you’ll ever read. Try reading the book of John (the fourth book in the New Testament). Try the Bible Gateway app and choose either the NIV or NLT version. They are the easiest to understand. God bless you Terry!

[@terry2295]

@@lapboard340 Thank you for the recommendations I'll definitly check the app out and God bless you as well.

[@Spartacus1134]

Shall not infringe, Never forget the events of Ruby Ridge. It’s times like that when we need to keep our rifles by our side.

[@withcheeseproductions]

Or when the federal militia killed a bunch of college kids

[@danielpellegrini2673]

God bless you sir, thank you for the Bible reading, and amen

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Daniel!

[@josueabrahambrisenomedrano197]

I love this type of music, greetings from Mexico!

[@lapboard340]

Hola Josue! Thanks for listening.

[@GermanConquistador08]

VIVA!

[@GabrielUngacta]

How hard is it to get a gun there?

[@josueabrahambrisenomedrano197]

@@GabrielUngacta It depends if you want to get one legally or ilegally. Legally, you have to first have a mexican military service card and then you can go to a military gun shop where you can buy pistols, sports shutguns, hunting shotguns and hunting rifles.

[@iguess4512]

Walk the path, brother. We'll march to Eden's Gate together.

[@lapboard340]

Thank you! That’s the only real hope left in this world gone mad.

[@xsidx232]

Just gained a subscriber. Love the Bible verse at the end… I needed to hear it. I’ve been going through a really hard time and the only thing that keeps me going is my mom. I’m so tired of working 50 hrs a week. I can’t wait to leave this evil world already and I’m only 21. Godbless

[@lapboard340]

Hang in there Xsi ! Eventually, things will get better…trust me. Meanwhile, I’ll pray that God gives you endurance and resilience. God bless you.

[@isaiahcampbell488]

A good song but a better follow up message from Ephesians. I have found the song catchy and the music is what got me to ever try the game at all. The game has some rough parts in it but the music is still good. I like how he presented it here today and followed it up with truth about how instead of a physical battle, those who love God are in the middle of a spiritual battle!

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comments.

[@jaysonovo4778]

Love your analysis! Spiritual warfare is what we are enduring today, and spiritual warfare leads to physical warfare. Stay safe friend! Always be prepared for chaos, wether that be war, natural disasters, food shortages, etc.

[@isaiahcampbell488]

Thanks guys! God bless all of you!

[@BoozyBeggar]

The war often gets plenty physical.

[@pabloac524]

God bless America from Spain 🇺🇲🇪🇸

[@Smoothhaf]

god bless you sir.

[@lapboard340]

Thank you! God bless you too and merry Christmas!

[@natixonoriginal]

singing oh lord this earth was made for us

[@ashleymichael113]

Wonderful cover. God bless you friend

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Ashley! God bless you too.

[@Yo_Soy_Andres]

God bless you sir

[@lapboard340]

Thank you Andrés! May God bless you too.

[@MykolaUkraine]

Outstanding! God bless America 🇺🇸

[@lapboard340]

Thank you Mike!

[@alecrawson4895]

great song, thank you for sharing the song and the verses

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Alec!

[@GhostfaceAB]

God bless! Great playing.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Andrew!

[@NapalmStrike802]

Beautiful rendition of the song and wonderful Bible reading! 11/10!

[@McDFilms13]

Beautiful rendition and great selection. God bless.

[@Mister_Ess]

I enjoyed hearing an honest rendition of this song. And I also enjoyed the Bible passage. I have just recently Begun to take God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit seriously. And I enjoy hearing about the Bible.

[@lapboard340]

That is great news! You will never regret becoming a follower of Jesus. Have you read John’s gospel? www.bibleref.com/John/index.html

[@КостяКлименко-и4й]

Music and the Bible, what a great combination

[@lapboard340]

@@КостяКлименко-и4й Спасибо тебе! Thanks for your kind comment.

[@jameshsu8303]

Based

[@gdog2k619]

The highest caliber of based

[@jameshsu8303]

Kyle ❤

[@19blueyes69]

Keep speaking the truth, Brother! Read the Word and keep teaching the Truth.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks 19! Merry Christmas

[@KB.c63]

my anthem...........

[@RoboticMonstroY-qt9ui]

Loved this cover. Great work. Also am a church man. That Bible verse with this song just wonderful.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks Robo!

[@qrowanthony6636]

Man love this chill guy

[@critter4662]

Excellent. Fantastic.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks Critter! I appreciate it.

[@Shinobubu]

🙏

[@jrgaston8891]

Thank you, I was looking for this with a banjo, and I enjoyed the Bible reading.

[@chell6022]

Lovely, God bless you.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Chell! May God bless you too.

[@steven1479]

What a wonderful reading. Thank you!

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Steve.

[@larilittle1202]

I'm not American or even western yet I deeply adore this song and your performance is spectacular sir! It warms my heart! Blessed be good sir! And blessed be all those who stand for their rights!

[@SonofSou1s]

I think this is my FAVORITE version of this song

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@PlanetZelka]

We have come full circle

[@danielcantiego9374]

Perfect vibe, dude

[@lapboard340]

Thanks Daniel!

[@Snow-vo1yi]

This is beautiful. You can only trust God, family, and a good rifle.

[@KlausSchwab45]

⁠Merry Christmas, I highly respect your kindness and the fact you are still responding and hearting comments!

[@lapboard340]

Thanks Anti! wishing you and yours a merry Christmas.

[@Vnix]

Amen.

[@justagi119]

Awesome cover!

[@coonplatoon]

The song is a complete banger! And Ephesians 6:12 is my favorite verse

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment! “Normal” is not coming back but Jesus is!

[@coonplatoon]

@@lapboard340 amen to that, brother

[@alexas-1314]

i´ll love to play the banjo like this man

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Alexis!

[@GodSaveArgentina]

I am argentine and I didn't give up, seeing a man sing and read the bible in english made me want to go live in the United States, I hope it will be like that one day if God decides

[@bradberkely7448]

You should do your best to make Argentina the Christian country it should return to being. Look at Ecuador and the new president there. It's very possible!

[@Natetehgr88622]

i found this three years too late, this is awsome!

[@lapboard340]

@@Natetehgr88622 Thank you for your kind comment Nate! I appreciate it.

[@sokka1005]

the clawhammer banjo really brings it along! love it

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Sokka!

[@korvo3427]

God bless you!

[@kudratbek1426]

Love it

[@vikingseagull2575]

Great playing, Wally! I love listening to this song every now and then and I think this version will have to take over.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks Viking! I do love that choir’s version.

[@vikingseagull2575]

@@lapboard340 I want to try to learn this piece on banjo. I'm not advanced enough yet to be able to play it based on seeing what you are doing, so do you have any suggestions on where I could go to learn it? It seems fun to play.

[@lapboard340]

@@vikingseagull2575 Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. This might help: verse CGC FAmC CG CGC FAmC AmGC chorus FCG FCG AmGC FAm CAmGC Just try strumming and humming the tune at first so that you get comfortable with the timing of the chord changes. Add the clawhammerey stuff later.

[@AVKnecht]

Sometimes I love the KZbin-algorithm recommending me gems like this.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment AV!

[@Obozo_Gaming]

Cowboy/country version of this song hits different. Love it.

[@ryanwood6754]

not a religious man myself but i always like hearing people tell the stories especially from the older generation such as yourself. I think its something honest in it like when I watched you play the song and read the bible you can see the honesty in you and hear it in your voice. Dunno just puts a smile on my face.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Ryan. Try reading the book of John. www.bibleref.com/John/index.html

[@YoshidaSPECL]

Came for the song stayed for the reading

[@lapboard340]

I’m glad you listened to both. Thanks for watching!

[@SteelOnyxYT]

AmazIng cover of an amazing song from an amazing game 🙏 Edit: amazing that our boy still checks comments he’s a true Giga Chad

[@OsakaSyndrome]

Thank you for this wonderful cover of this strange song! Much love from Vermont (US). God bless you, sir. And may God protect you and your family.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comments!

[@donlange1491]

metal can absorb oil to a certain extent, that's why cast iron pans get cleaned and oiled when hot, also during seasoning a cast iron pan.

[@wettoasterman]

I love this and I mean nothing bad when I say this was a lot better on +25% speed. Thank you!

[@lapboard340]

Thanks Wett! Ha ha, I think that’s hilarious!

[@mr.professional7]

Wonderful!

[@lapboard340]

@@mr.professional7 Thank you for your kind comment Mr. pro! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jerri3221]

Amen from a random passersby

[@kennetholsten5468]

You have it correct. Gird yourselves spiritually first and also physically. Good video.

[@bombay7181]

God bless, sir

[@Blitzkrieg_Wolf]

The beauty in this song is found in the "Yankee Doodle Effect", as another commenter put it. The song was written as an anthem for the antagonist cult featured in the game, but the real world traditional and more conservative-leaning crowd in the gaming community have made it a call to arms in the context of simply being ready to stand and die for what we believe in. Ubisoft Montreal basically tried to make the game a criticism of certain American values and mindsets within the traditionalist population, yet unexpectedly managed to make both the protagonists and antagonists views appealing to the demographic they tried to criticize. Much like the song of "Yankee Doodle" being a British slander of the colonial forces attempting to secede from the crown during the Revolutionary War of Independence, this song is now a piece praised by those it was trying to ridicule and has become quite a popular tune as a call to arms against tyranny. Your performance brings it even more-so into its own, solidifying it as a great folksong for the militia-man or modern-day Minuteman with a great bluegrass spirit bringing it together. Wonderful work on this cover and best wishes with your future performances.

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment and explanation Blitzkreig! I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed the song.

[@SonofIiberty]

Perfect summary of this songs legacy

[@bepo1531]

@Blitzkrieg_Wolf Thank you for putting this out there, I'm glad someone could give him that missing context that makes the song that much more special, and you did so much more eloquently than I ever could!

[@behelertrespass7002]

Feeling blessed 🙌 😇

[@lapboard340]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@SonofIiberty]

Beautiful!

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment Son! I appreciate it.

[@lapboard340]

That was supposed to be Sir, not son…

[@Lichcrafter]

Very nice song, I really liked the country style!

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment Lichcrafter!

[@IanMikrut]

God Bless You Sir, Thank you :)

[@thundermarkperun1083]

_"The Lord is my spotter, I shall not miss..."_ :D

[@lapboard340]

There are several places in the Bible that warn against mocking what is holy. Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers”. Galatians 6:7 “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”

[@justinkase1360]

A wonderful passage and song. God bless you, brother.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Justin !

[@TrainBandit]

I listened to the music and stayed for reading. I have to say its clever because people that dont stay for the reading and watch your videos regularly will eventually stay to hear what you have to say. Great video, keep up the great work, 💯 out of 💯 👍!

[@lapboard340]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@dogucanelci4923]

I have been in US for 5 months 7 years ago and i never forget the land which looks like a paradise, i love the American culture and country songs, great performance sir !

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@felici4z]

Sheriff Whitehorse 🗣️🔥

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for watching Felici ! God bless you.

[@somercet1]

This is brilliant. Thank you for covering this song, and posting it here. "Against principalities, against powers..." inspiring and chilling all at once. Thank you.

[@obama-bin-thanos7484]

I love your voice, goes really well with the lyrics!

[@byebyejedi1776]

Nice playing sir! Stayed for the reading too, much appreciated!

[@lapboard340]

@@byebyejedi1776 Thanks for your kind comment B.B.J. ! It always makes me glad to hear that folks stay for the reading.

[@byebyejedi1776]

@@lapboard340 great to hear, keep playing and spreading the word!

[@generalshaagi4832]

You've just earned yourself a subscriber. I don't usually like covers of songs, but I really do love this version of this song.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment General! Merry Christmas

[@generalshaagi4832]

@@lapboard340 Merry Christmas!

[@kyaksich7076]

That was wonderful. Thank you.

[@doesntmatter6930]

Thanks for the pickin and the preaching brother

[@JJJ24199]

God bless you, brother. Christ is good 👍

[@lapboard340]

@@JJJ24199 Thank you for your kindness! May God bless you too. Christ is a good king.

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

God Bless you.

[@lapboard340]

@@RealBelisariusCawl Thank you Real! May God bless you too.

[@aurexify]

A wonderful cover and reading! God bless you man

[@bamboohermit8382]

great video sir . god bless you and your talent. keep up the great work Thank you

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@coltonberry985]

Keep the rifle for the physical battles, but I heard a SEAL talk about before ever stepping foot on the battlefield, a warrior must first be right with god.

[@lapboard340]

That is a terrific thing they do to prepare. Thanks for your comment!

[@MarkKatz2772-jg3tc]

I really love that song, and I loved this version of it, too! I didn't even come in for the bible reading, but since I liked the performance a lot, I also just listened until the end of the video, since I was already there :D

[@lapboard340]

Thank you for your kind comment Mark! I appreciate it. I’m glad you stayed for the reading. God bless you!

[@lowrezbs8882]

Farcry 5, a timeless classic and the Yankee doodle dandy of our time.

[@HollyGameShow]

Awesome!!

[@lapboard340]

Thank you kindly Holly Game!

[@allseeingI5]

God bless

[@lapboard340]

Thank you kindly. God bless you too!

[@ZB-xt2lp]

Gooooood

[@thelonehussar6101]

Came for the song, stayed for the Bible reading

[@godsherb4024]

I'm more spiritual now but damn, I needed that

[@ixakumaxi2963]

Great cover of a great song, I especially liked the bible reading at the end! It was nice how you chose to include that really helped with the true meaning of the song

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Ixa! God bless you!

[@ixakumaxi2963]

@@lapboard340 And God Bless you as well!

[@Caberknight]

Just discovered your channel. I love it now. Keep up the great work man👍

[@KwangTheMongrel]

Lotta covers of this online but this is the one I go back to.

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comment Eddie!

[@Wulfjager]

Keep them scripture readings coming. Love to hear content creators unafraid of spreading God's truth

[@kenny6920]

"I laid down my sword and shield, down by the riverside"

[@cadenchristiansen3553]

very great song good sir! i loved the bible reading at the end i really admire you keep up the great work!

[@lapboard340]

Thanks for your kind comments Caden!

[@parrotconservative]

Far cry 5 noises intensify