Life's Railway to Heaven
Navigating Life's Spiritual Railway: A Journey of Faith and Guidance
Lyrics
Life is like a mountain railway
Life is often compared to a challenging journey, like a mountain railway.
With an engineer that's brave
The one navigating through life is portrayed as a courageous engineer.
We must make the run successful
Success in life is emphasized, and individuals must strive to make their journey meaningful.
From the cradle to the grave
The journey extends from birth ("cradle") to death ("grave").
Watch the curves, the hills, the tunnels
Challenges and obstacles in life are represented by curves, hills, and tunnels.
Never falter never fail
An encouragement to remain steadfast and unwavering in the face of life's challenges.
Keep your hand upon the throttle
Advice to stay in control of one's life ("hand upon the throttle").
And your eye upon the rail
The importance of staying focused and vigilant in navigating life's path ("eye upon the rail").
Blessed Savior Thou will guide us
A call for divine guidance, acknowledging the role of a higher power (Blessed Savior).
'Til we reach that blissful shore
The hope to reach a state of eternal happiness or salvation ("blissful shore").
Where the angels wait to join us
A vision of angels waiting to join in praising the divine forever.
In Thy praise forevermore (in Thy praise forevermore)
Reiteration of the everlasting nature of praising the divine.
Forevermore
Repetition of the concept of praising the divine forevermore.
As you roll across the trestle
Describing the journey crossing over significant challenges, symbolized by a trestle.
Spanning Jordan's swelling tide
Facing life's trials, represented by Jordan's swelling tide.
You'll behold the Union Depot
A metaphorical reference to reaching a significant point in one's spiritual journey.
Into which your soul will glide
The soul's arrival at a destination where it will transition.
There you'll meet the Superintendent
A meeting with God, depicted as the Superintendent of this spiritual journey.
God, the Father, God the Son
Recognition of the divine Trinity - God the Father, God the Son.
With extended hands He'll greet you
The welcoming and accepting nature of the divine towards a weary traveler.
"Weary Pilgrim, welcome home"
A warm greeting to the pilgrim as they arrive at their spiritual home.
Blessed Savior Thou will guide us
Reiteration of seeking divine guidance throughout the journey.
'Til we reach that blissful shore
The hopeful anticipation of reaching a state of eternal bliss or salvation.
Where the angels wait to join us
The idea of angels eagerly joining in eternal praise of the divine.
In Thy praise forevermore (in Thy praise forevermore)
Emphasizing the everlasting nature of praising the divine.
Forevermore
Repetition of the concept of praising the divine forevermore.
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