(traditional; adapted by Tom Smith)
I have good news to bring
And that is why I sing
All my joy with you I'll share
I plan to take a trip
In the old gospel ship
And go sailing through the air…
Oh I shall take a trip
In the old gospel ship
I'm going far beyond the sky
Oh I shall shout and sing
Until the heavens ring
While I'm bidding this world goodbye
Oh I can scarcely wait
I know I'll not be late
For I spend my time in prayer
And when my ship comes in
I'll leap in front of it
And go sailing through the air…
Oh I shall take a trip
In the old gospel ship
I'm going far beyond the sky
Oh I shall shout and sing
Until the heavens ring
While I'm bidding this world goodbye
If Judas came to me
You'd have to torture me
For in Christ I am an heir
If it's too talk you'll find
You'll sure be left behind
While I go sailing through the air
Oh I shall take a trip
In the old gospel ship
I'm going far beyond the sky
Oh I shall shout and sing
Until heavens the ring
While I'm bidding this world goodbye