I have good news to bring, and that is why I sing,
All my joys with you I'll share.
I'm gonna take a trip in that old gospel ship,
And go sailing through the air.
I'm gonna take a trip in that old gospel ship,
I'm going far beyond the sky.
I'm gonna shout and sing 'til the bell done ring,
When I bid this world goodbye.
I can hardly 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,
And you'd better have a care.
If too much fault you find, you will sure be left behind,
When I'm sailing through the air.