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*This poem, " Takin’ the Train to Heaven”, is copyrighted and is not a public domain work. Please be aware that some rights are reserved. Acceptable uses of this poem are for an individual to read it, or to print it on a funeral program to be shared with the family and friends who are the mourners attending a funeral, wake, or memorial service. If printed by a religious organization, funeral home, celebrant, or a printing company, the poem needs to be accessed by the individual customer/ parishioner and forwarded to the enterprise. It is not to be reproduced in any income-generating or non-personal mass-media format. This poem may be posted on a personal web page or a personal social media web page as long as the copyright information is included and the www.poemsandreflections.com website link is included. It may also be printed in an obituary as long as the copyright information is included and the www.poemsandreflections.com website address is included. We hope that this poem honor your loved one and his or her admiration of the working of trains. Takin' the Train To Heaven Heaven’s train has come ’a callin’ The conductor tells me, “time to go” I hadn’t seen it comin’ I wish that I’d ‘a known Soft smoke is billowin’, billowin’ up The train whistles a fluted sound And up eternity’s track we go Leavin’ this earthly ground I’d like to have known my passage was booked The fare paid…my departure planned ‘Cause I was just as surprised as you Alt. Verse: For I was still battling courageously When from life-to-death I spanned So here I stand on the departure docks And into eternity I’ll go But I’ll leave part of my heart with you So you will always know… THAT I LOVE YOU - I’ve found my seat now on the train It’s feelin’ more like home As for baggage…we all have none C’ept for love n’ memories we’ve known My ticket’s punched and handed back After searchin’ my heart and face I find it reads: “FIRST CLASS TO HEAVEN” “THROUGH CHRIST’S ATONING GRACE” And suddenly I’m feelin’ so much calm ‘Bout where I’ve been and where I’m goin’ And I can trust you all to God’s sweet grace For his mercies you’ll be knowin’ I can see you all so clearly As the train chugs n’ we depart You’re all remainin’ so close to me Where does life end n’ heaven start? I still can reach out n’ touch you So I’ll be sendin’ my love each day Your sorrow’s gonna ease with time Yet my deep love’ll always stay - The train begins to slow down now… We’re arrivin’ at eternity As heav’nly mansions come into view… Glorious as they can be! So don’t be filled with sadness… For I’m here in peaceful abode The train simply brought me back to my God And the joys of my heav'nly home Copyright © 2012 Poems and Reflections LLC. Some Rights Reserved. www.poemsandreflections.com Please ‘like’ or ‘follow’ Poems and Reflections on social media. Your support helps others to know about this website where they can also find funeral poetry and memorial tribute options for their loved ones. This poem, and many other poems, are found in "Poems And Reflections - Vol I". We hope that they will comfort you and help you to honor your loved one. This book can be purchased in paperback form through Amazon.com and through Barnes and Noble.com or at quality local bookstores. For questions about acceptable uses, or for commercial or non-profit inquiries, please contact us at: customerservice@funeralpoemsandreflections.com |
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