Life is like a mountain railway

With an engineer that's brave

We must make the right connections

From the cradle to the grave

Watch the curves, the fill, the tunnels

Never falter, never quail

Keep your hand upon the throttle

And your eyes upon the rail

Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us

Till we reach that blissful shore

Where the angels wait to join us

In Thy praise for ever more

You will roll up grades of trial

You will cross the bridge of strife

See that Christ is your conductor

Of this lightning train of life

Always mindful of obstructions

Do your duty, never fail

Keep your hand upon the throttle

And your eyes upon the rail

Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us

Till we reach that blissful shore

Where the angels wait to join us

In Thy praise for ever more

You will often find obstructions

Look for storms of 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

Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us

Till we reach that blissful shore

Where the angels wait to join us

In Thy praise for ever more

As you roll across the trestle

Spanning Jordan's swelling tide

You behold the Union Depot

Into which your train will drive

There you'll meet the Superintendent

God, the Father, God, the Son

With the hearty, joyous plaudit

Weary pilgrims, welcome home

Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us

Till we reach that blissful shore

Where the angels wait to join us

In Thy praise for ever more