African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#366

366. Life Is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life's Railway to Heaven)

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 upon the rail.

Refrain:
Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us,
Till we reach the blissful shore,
Where the angels wait to join us
In Thy praise forevermore.

2 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. [Refrain]

3 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 hand upon the throttle,
And your eye upon the rail. [Refrain]

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.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Life is like a mountain railroad
• Title: Life Is Like a Mountain Railroad (Life's Railway to Heaven)
• Author: M. E. Abbey
• Refrain First Line: Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us
• Meter: 87.87.D. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 8:31
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:3
  ;
  Revelation 22:12
• Topic: The Christian Life: Hope and Aspiration; Conflict; Testimony

Tune Information

• Name: LIFE'S RAILWAY
• Composer: Charles D. Tillman, 1861-1943
• Meter: 87.87.D. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major