Johnny Cash Covers “Life’s Railway To Heaven”

The Man In Black shows us his gospel side in this great marriage of locomotives and his Southern Baptist faith!

Born a raised by his parents in the Southern Baptist tradition, Johnny Cash attended at the Central Baptist Church of Dyess, Arkansas.

Johnny Cash (the Man In Black) was known as a biblical scholar as well as one of the most successful country singers of all time. In and out trouble with the law during his lifetime, he felt the common man’s struggle and was blessed to be able to express those emotions and feelings in song.

He was once quoted saying “I’m a Christian. Don’t put me in another box!” when asked if he was partial to any other religion.

Life’s Railway to Heaven was pinned by Charles Davis Tillman, the son of a Baptist preacher. Known for his gospel lyrics, Life’s Railway To Heaven has been recorded by many artists including the Carter Family, The Oak Ridge Boys and Merle Haggard just to name a few.

Life’s Railway to Heaven
Song sung by Johnny Cash

Life is like a mountain railway
With an engineer that’s brave
We must make the run successful
From the cradle to the grave

Heed the curves and watch the tunnels
Never falter, never fail
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 that train forevermore

Oh, Blessed Savior, Thou will guide us
Till we reach that blissful shore
Where the angels wait to join us
In God’s grace forevermore

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