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