Solomon Burke, Jerry Lee Lewis - Railroad to Heaven lyrics
[Solomon Burke, Jerry Lee Lewis - Railroad to Heaven lyrics]
Life is like a mountain railway
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 hands upon the throttle
And your eyes upon the rail
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore
You will roll up grades of trial
You will cross the 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 hands upon the throttle
And your eyes upon the rail
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore
You will often find obstructions
Look for storms and 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 hands upon the throttle
And your eyes upon the rail
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore
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 Superintendent
God, the Father, God the Son
With the hearty, joyous plaudit
"Weary Pilgrim, welcome home"
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore
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 hands upon the throttle
And your eyes upon the rail
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore
You will roll up grades of trial
You will cross the 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 hands upon the throttle
And your eyes upon the rail
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore
You will often find obstructions
Look for storms and 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 hands upon the throttle
And your eyes upon the rail
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore
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 Superintendent
God, the Father, God the Son
With the hearty, joyous plaudit
"Weary Pilgrim, welcome home"
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
When the Angels wait to join us
In Thy praise for evermore