People Get Ready
Stavanger Gospel Choir Lyrics
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there's a train a'comin'
Don't need no baggage
you just get on board
All you need is faith
to hear the diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord (repeat)
Ready, ready...
People get ready for the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
from coast to coast
Faith is the key
open the doors for boarding
There's room for all
that love Him most
(There ain't no room
for the hopeless sinner
who would hurt all mankind
Just to save his own
have pity on those
whose chances are thinner
cause there's no hiding place
from the kingdoms throne)
The lyrics of Stavanger Gospel Choir's song "People Get Ready" are a call to prepare for Christ's return. The first verse encourages listeners to be ready for the coming of the Lord likened to a train, where all are invited to board without the need for physical baggage or a ticket. All that's required is faith in Christ, which allows one to hear the approaching train's diesels humming. In the second verse, the choir encourages everyone to prepare for their journey to eternity, which is likened to the train's final destination, Jordan, with Christ picking up passengers from coast to coast. Faith remains the key to boarding the train, affirming that there is always room for everyone who loves Christ. Nonetheless, it is pointed out that there's no room for hopeless sinners, selfish individuals who would hurt others to save themselves, as they will not have a hiding place from the King's throne.
This song draws its inspiration from the Bible, particularly the Gospel of Matthew, which reiterates the significance of preparation for the coming of the Lord. The song encourages people to be mindful of their words and actions, preparing their hearts for Christ's return. It also provides the clarity that anyone who's ready to love and adhere to Christ's teachings will have a place in his Kingdom.
Line by Line Meaning
People get ready
Prepare yourselves, people
there's a train a'comin'
A train is arriving soon
Don't need no baggage
You don't need any luggage
you just get on board
Just hop onto the train
All you need is faith
Believing in something is all you need
to hear the diesels humming
To hear the train engines revving up
You don't need no ticket
You don't need to have a ticket
You just thank the Lord (repeat)
Just be thankful to God
People get ready for the train to Jordan
Get ready for the train to heaven
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
Collecting people from all over
Faith is the key
Believing in God is the key
open the doors for boarding
Allow people to enter
There's room for all that love Him most
There is space for everyone who loves God deeply
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
There is no space for those who lack hope and lead a sinful life
who would hurt all mankind
Those who harm others
Just to save his own
For their own benefit
have pity on those whose chances are thinner
Have compassion for those who are in dire circumstances
cause there's no hiding place from the kingdom's throne
As God is omnipotent, no one can hide from His judgment
Writer(s): CURTIS MAYFIELD
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