Life's Railway

Life is like a mountain railway,

With an engineer that's brave.

We must make the run successful,

From the cradle to the grave.

Heed the curves, the hills, the tunnels,

Never falter, never fail.

Keep your hand upon the throttle,

And your eyes upon the rail.

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 hand upon the throttle,

And your eye upon the rail.

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.

As you roll across the trestle

Spanning Jordan's swelling tide,

You'll 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 Saviour, Thou wilt guide us,

'Til we reach that blissful shore,

Where the angels wait to join us,

In God's praise for evermore.

Song: 'Life's Railway'

Words by M.E. Abbey
Music by Charles D. Tillman