The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1840

1840. The Glorious Gospel Train

1. Are you at your station ready,
For the near approaching train?
Are you fully contemplating
That a pass you will obtain?
Is there some important matter,
You have left behind undone,
That will keep you hesitating,
Till too late to make the run?

Refrain
O be ready for the glorious Gospel train,
Quickly make your preparation,
And your passport have in hand;
O be ready for the glorious Gospel train,
It will take you safely over,
To the glory spirit land.

2. Has your title been recorded,
That no question can be made?
Does your preparation warrant,
That you shall not be delayed?
When you see the headlight gleamings,
As around the curves they climb,
Have you any fears and doubtings,
That you’ll not get in on time? [Refrain]

3. Are your garments nicely fitted,
That accepted you may be,
As a guest on board for Heaven,
Trav’ling for eternity?
Do you hold the bloodstained banner,
Of Emmanuel in your hand,
With your claims inscribed upon it,
And a ride for Heav’n demand? [Refrain]

4. ’Tis the only signal, brother,
That will make your passage sure,
That will stop the mighty engine,
And a seat to you secure;
That will give you close connection,
And a never failing hand,
That will take you safely over,
To the glory spirit land. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Are you at your station ready
• Title: The Glorious Gospel Train
• Author: Franklin Lycurgus Eiland (1906)
• Refrain First Line: O be ready for the glorious Gospel train
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Are you at your station ready]
• Composer: John Edmund Thomas
• Incipit: 54351 23311 21165
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain