I'm going to take a trip in that old gospel ship I'm a-going far beyond the sky I'm gonna shout and sing til heaven rings When I hid this world goodbye I have good news to bring, and that is why I sing All my joys with you I'll share I'm going to take a trip in that old gospel ship And go sailing through the air I can scarcely wait, I know I won't be late
I'll spend my time in prayer And when the ship comes in, I'll leave this world of sin And go sailing through the air If you are ashamed of me, you ought not to be Yes, you'd better have a care If too much fault you find, you will sure be left behind While I'm sailing through the air