Get on board, lil’ children

The gospel train is a-comin’
I hear it close at hand,
I hear the car was movin’
And rumblin’ through the land.

Oh, get on board a-lil’ children,
Get on board a-lil’ children,
Get on board a-lil’ children,
There’s room for many a more.

I hear the bell and twinkle
A-comin’ round the curve.
She’s playin’ all her steamin’ power
And strainin’ ev’ry nerve.

Oh, get on board a-lil’ children,
Get on board a-lil’ children,
Get on board a-lil’ children,
There’s room for many a more.

The fare is cheap and all can go,
The rich and poor are there.
No second class aboard this train,
No diff’rence in the fare.

Oh, get on board a-lil’ children,
Get on board a-lil’ children,
Get on board a-lil’ children,
There’s room for many a more.

She’s there now at the station
So better not be late,
But come and get your ticket
And be ready for the train.

Oh, get on board a-lil’ children,
Get on board a-lil’ children,
Get on board a-lil’ children,
There’s room for many a more.