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