1. 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 the old gospel ship,
And go sailing through the air.
2. Oh, I can scarcely wait,
I know I’ll not be late,
For I’ll spend my time in pray’r,
And when my ship comes in,
I will leave this world of sin,
And go sailing through the air.
3. If you’re ashamed of me,
You have no cause to be,
For with Christ I am an heir,
If too much fault you find,
You will sure be left behind,
While I go sailing through the air.
Chorus: Oh, I’m gonna take a trip,
In the good old gospel ship,
I’m going far beyond the sky,
Oh, I’m gonna shout and sing,
Until the heavens ring,
When I’m bidding this world good-bye.