LIFE'S RAILWAY TO HEAVEN
Author(s): Gideon S.
Songbook: Dad's Songs of Service
KeyWords: Communion,

Verse 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 up on the rail.

Chorus
Blessed Jesus, Thou wilt guide us
'Til we reach that blissful Shore,
Where the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore.

Verse 2
You will roll up grades of trial,
You will cross a bridge 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 God's rail.

[Repeat Chorus]

Verse 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.

[Repeat Chorus]

Verse 4
As you roll across the trestle
Spanning Jordan's swelling tide,
You behold the Union Depot
Into which your train will glide;
There you'll meet the Sup'rintendent,
God the Father, God the Son;
With the hearty, joyous plaudit,
"Weary pilgrim, welcome home!"

[Repeat Chorus]

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