Life's Railway to Heaven
Life's Journey to Eternal Harmony: A Song of Guidance and Hope
Lyrics
Life is like a mountain railway
Life is compared to a challenging journey, symbolized as a mountain railway.
With an engineer that's brave
The metaphorical journey of life has a courageous and capable guide or leader.
We must make the run successful
We must ensure the success of our life's journey from birth ("cradle") to death ("grave").
From the cradle to the grave
Life's journey involves facing challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Watch for curves and hills and valleys
We should be vigilant and watchful for the twists, obstacles, and lows in life.
Never falter never fail
Perseverance and resilience are emphasized - never waver, never fail in the journey.
keep your hands upon the throttle
Stay focused and in control of your life, represented by keeping hands on the throttle.
And your eye upon the rail
Keep your eyes on the right path, symbolized by keeping the eye on the rail.
Blessed Savior,
An invocation to the Savior, seeking guidance throughout the journey of life.
Thou wilt guide us
Confidence in the guidance and support of the Savior until reaching a heavenly destination.
Till we reach that blissful shore
The ultimate destination is described as a blissful shore.
Where the angels wait to join us
Angels are anticipated to join in praising God in the afterlife.
In God's praise forevermore
Eternal praise of God is envisioned in the presence of angels.
As you roll across the trestle
Describing the journey over Jordan's tide, suggesting a metaphorical crossing into the afterlife.
Spanning Jordan's swelling tide
A trestle symbolizes a bridge, perhaps representing a transition from life to the afterlife.
You behold the Union Depot
The Union Depot signifies a final destination where the train (life) concludes its journey.
Into which your train will glide
The train (life) will smoothly arrive at its intended destination.
There you'll meet the superintendent
Meeting God, depicted as the superintendent, at the final destination.
God, the Father, God, the Son
Recognition of the Holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son.
With a hearty joyous greeting
A warm and joyful welcome awaits the weary pilgrim (traveler) upon reaching the afterlife.
Weary pilgrim, welcome home
Symbolic of finding a spiritual home and resting place in the presence of God.
Blessed Savior,
Reiteration of seeking guidance from the Savior throughout the journey.
Thou wilt guide us
Confidence in the Savior's guidance until reaching the blissful afterlife.
Till we reach that blissful shore
Reference to the anticipated heavenly shore and the angels' presence in eternal praise.
Where the angels wait to join us
Envisioning a perpetual state of praising God in the company of angels.
In God's praise forevermore
Blessed Savior,
Reiteration of seeking guidance from the Savior throughout the journey.
Thou wilt guide us
Confidence in the Savior's guidance until reaching the blissful afterlife.
Till we reach that blissful shore
Reference to the anticipated heavenly shore and the angels' presence in eternal praise.
Where the angels wait to join us
Envisioning a perpetual state of praising God in the company of angels.
In God's praise forevermore
Repetition of the idea of praising God in eternity with angels.
Where the angels wait to join us
Further emphasis on the idea of angels joining in eternal praise of God.
In God's praise forevermore
Continuation of the vision of angels in perpetual praise of God in the afterlife.
So turn it on, turn it up
A shift in tone, suggesting the encouragement to celebrate and sing along.
And sing along
An invitation to participate in joyful celebration and singing.
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