The preacher's last act was to save the hooker by giving her the bible, and by doing so, bringing her to God. Each time you listen to it it will have a different meaning. 1. Why there's not four of them, now I guess we know. Its a song that has different meanings. An’ eighteen wheelers can’t stop on a dime. Kim delved into a file of old notes to complete the moral to the story. There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway Why there's not four of them heaven only knows I guess it's not what you take When you leave this world behind you It's what you leave behind you when you go-- Three of them died in this accident. He said: “Bless the farmer, and the teacher, an’ the preacher; “Who gave this Bible to my mamma, “Who read it to me.”. The vocals, so rich, so layered, so wonderful to listen to. Without that, he wouldn't be there today. Who gave this Bible to my mamma, who read it to me. Documents in Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein case unsealed, FDA approves 1st COVID-19 drug: Antiviral remdesivir, A viewer's guide to tonight's presidential debate, 'Cruel troll tweet' irks pregnant ESPN reporter, LeBron: 'I damn sure won’t go back and forth with [Trump]', Why Matthew McConaughey turned down $14.5M offer, As cold weather nears, millions could have power shut off, No black sheep here: Pistachio is a green (yes, green) puppy, WNBA champions take rare step of endorsing candidate, Mahomes shares baby news in elaborate gender reveal, CDC changes COVID-19 'close contact' guidance. Get your answers by asking now. This is a widget ready area. And why didn't he get a cross? As he laid his blood-stained bible in that hooker's hand. “The people definitely made it a hit,” says Doug. It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, It’s what you leave behind you when you go. A farmer and a teacher, a hooker and a preacher, Ridin' on a midnight bus bound for Mexico. But from that, the first verse and the melody of a song just kind of came out.”  Doug knew that there was something special in the characters and their situation. He just wasn’t really too sure what. As he held that blood-stained bible up, For all of us to see. One was headed for vacation, one for higher education, And two of them were searchin' for lost souls. There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway Why there’s not four of them, Heaven only knows It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you It’s what you leave behind you when you go. One's headed for vacation, one for higher education, An' two of them were searchin' for lost souls. You also have to credit Randy Travis. There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway, Why there's not four of them, Heaven only knows, I guess it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you. Now really listen to the song because it tricks most people... listen to it dont just read the lyrics.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_I-sTv6NV0, A farmer and a teacher, a hooker and a preacher, Ridin' on a midnight bus bound for Mexico, One was headed for vacation, one for higher education, And two of them were searchin' for lost souls. “The people definitely made it a hit,” says Doug. You can sign in to vote the answer. “I just had to figure out what was going to happen.”.