The Light Of The World
William Becton Lyrics
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There's a train a comin'
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesel comin'
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
People get ready
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
Faith is key
Open the doors and board them
There's hope for all among the love the most
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
People get ready
There's a train a comin'
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesel comin'
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
Just get on board
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
The lyrics to William Becton's song "The Light of the World" speak to the idea of spiritual readiness and the importance of faith in one's life. The song begins by alluding to a train that is coming and encouraging listeners to be ready to board without any physical baggage - only faith is needed. The train is heading to Jordan and is picking up passengers from all over, with faith acting as the key that unlocks the doors to boarding.
Later in the song, the lyrics become more explicitly religious as they warn against the fate of the hopeless sinner who values their own salvation over the well-being of others. The song suggests that there is no hiding place from a divine judgment, and encourages listeners to prioritize love and compassion in their lives. The repetition of the phrase "there's a train a comin'" conveys a sense of urgency and excitement, as if the singer is eager to share this message with as many people as possible.
Overall, the song is a call to action to those who are home in their faith, asking them to share this faith with others and to prioritize kindness, empathy, and morality in their lives. The train serves as a metaphor for the journey towards spiritual enlightenment, and the emphasis on faith and love suggests that this journey is not one that can be accomplished through material goods or selfish pursuits.
Line by Line Meaning
People get ready
Prepare yourself spiritually
There's a train a comin'
The second coming of Jesus is near
You don't need no baggage you just get on board
Leave behind anything that may hinder your spiritual journey
All you need is faith
Belief and trust in God is all that is required
To hear the diesel comin'
Being aware and attuned to the signs of Jesus' return
Don't need no ticket you just thank the Lord
Salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned
Train to Jordan
A metaphorical representation of crossing over into the Promised Land
Picking up passengers from coast to coast
All are welcome to join the journey towards salvation
Faith is key
Belief and trust in God is the most important aspect of the spiritual journey
Open the doors and board them
Welcoming all into the Kingdom of God
There's hope for all among the love the most
God's love is all-encompassing and offers hope for all
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Those who refuse to seek redemption or have no remorse for their misdeeds will not be accepted into the Kingdom of God
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own soul
Those who commit acts of evil and wrongdoing for selfish reasons will not find salvation
Have pity on those whose choices grow thinner
There is still hope for those who are struggling and have fewer options in life
There ain't no hiding place from the Kingdom's throne
Everyone will be held accountable for their actions on judgement day
There's a train there's a train there's a train comin' people
Urging people to prepare themselves for the second coming of Jesus
Just get on board
Emphasizing the importance of taking action towards salvation
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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
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