Life's Railway To Heaven by M.E. Abbey and Charlie D. Tilman "Some fifty years ago [1890], here in Atlanta, an old Baptist preacher (M.E. Abbey) came to me with a poem. I took the poem to my room, placed it on the organ in front of me. The melody came quickly. We dedicated it to railroad men everywhere." —Charles Tillman Life's Railway To Heaven 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. Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us, till we reach that blissful shore Where the angels wait to join us in Thy grace forever more. You will roll up grades of trial, you will cross the bridge of strife See that Christ is your conductor on this lightening 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 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 eyes upon the rail. 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 superintendent, God the Father, God the Son With the hearty, joyous plaudit, "Weary pilgrim, welcome home!" Buy the song Life's Railway To Heaven