A Cowboy Buys a Horse (long)

A cowboy decided to buy a horse from the preacher. As the money changed hands, the preacher warned him, “Now this isn’t a regular horse. I’ve taught this one different commands. To get him to run, you must say ‘Hallelujah!’ And to make him stop say ‘Amen’. The cowboy thanked him and the preacher left. Later that afternoon, the cowboy decided to test out the horse. He saddled up and mounted, then kicked his heels, yelling “Heyahh!” The horse just stood there, unmoving. Oh yeah, the rancher thought, remembering what the preacher said. “Hallelujah!” The horse bolted into a dead run. The rancher held on for dear life. “Woah! Slow down!” He pulled hard at the reins, but the horse was running at top speed, straight for the edge of a tall cliff. “Stop! Woah!” The horse wouldn’t slow down or stop. The cliff was getting closer and closer. The cowboy, panicking, realized he was about to die and quickly prayed. “God, save my soul and forgive my sins, Amen.” The horse slid to a sweaty stop, right at the very edge of the cliff. The cowboy, giddy with relief, shouted. “Hallelujah!”