'Old Roman Soldier' Gene Watson Gospel Song At Larry's Country Diner - Christian Music Videos

Check out this gospel message sung by a well-known country artist. “Old Roman Soldier” Gene Watson gospel song at Larry’s Country Diner.

At the start of this video, we see a live audience viewing a performance by country star, Gene Watson. He begins as the crowd is seated at dinner tables with food to enjoy during the show. As he begins the performance, the people cheer and clap for Gene. He begins to sing out the gospel.

The chorus says:

“Jesus say father forgive them
He was looking down on me
I'm an old Roman soldier
I stood at the foot of the tree”

Gene released “Old Roman Soldier” in 2017. He is now 80 years old, and this man sounds amazing. He has taken such good care of his voice. He is clearly a very talented individual who knows what life is truly about. He is using his talents to point others to the hope that they can have in Jesus. 

These lyrics are empowering and cause us to reflect on the perspective of the Roman soldier who stood next to Jesus as He died on the cross for our sins. This creates a visual for us through a song of what it might have been like for this man as he literally was standing next to the innocent and perfect Savior of the world as He took His last breath. 

The storytelling style of country music, paired with the Biblically supported lyrics, is a powerful testimony of the gospel. There is hope for all of us because of Jesus. He is the One who saves and rescues us, and His sacrifice was sufficient. We can celebrate and reflect on this hope as we listen.

“When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, ‘Surely he was the Son of God!’” Matthew 27:54