Life’s Railway to Heaven
Authors: M.E. Abbey • Composers: Charlie D. Tillman • Meter: 8.7.8.7. double with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain
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1. Life is like a mountain railroad,
With an engineer that’s brave
We must make the run successful,
From the cradle to the grave;
Watch the curves, the fills, the tunnels;
Never falter, never quail;
Keep your hand upon the throttle,
And your eye upon the rail.
(Chorus) Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore;
Where the angels wait to join is
In Thy praise forevermore.
2. You will roll up grades of trial;
You will cross the bridges of strife;
See that Christ is your conductor
On this lightning train of life;
Always mindful of obstruction,
Do your duty, never fail;
Keep your hand upon the throttle,
And your eye upon the rail.
3. You will often find obstructions;
Look for storms of wind and rain;
On a fill, or curve, or trestle,
They will almost ditch your train;
Put your trust alone in Jesus;
Never falter, never fail;
Keep your hand upon the throttle,
And your eye upon the rail.
4. As you roll across the trestle,
Spanning Jordan’s swelling tide;
You behold the Union Depot
Into which you train will glide;
There you’ll meet the Superintendent,
God the Father, God the Son,
With the hearty joyous plaudit,
“Weary pilgrim, welcome home.”