Another Railway...

My church just concluded VBS [Vacation Bible School] on June 20th.  It was titled Rocky Railway.  Over 40 children attended and learned about Jesus.  I remember attending VBS when I was a child, and I'm glad the tradition still continues.

The theme reminds me of an old song - Life's Railway to Heaven - written in 1890 and published in 1909.  It's a favorite among country and bluegrass music performers, and the lyrics are very true.

[1]  Life is like a mountain railroad, with an engineer that's brave;

       We must make the run successful from the cradle to the grave;

       Watch the curves, the fills, the tunnels, never falter, never quail;

       Keep your hand upon the throttle, and your eye upon the rail.  [Refrain]

[2]  You will roll up grades of trial, you will cross the bridge of strife;

       See that Christ is your conductor on this lightning train of life;

       Always mindful of obstruction, do your duty, never fail;

       Keep your hand upon the throttle, and your eye upon the rail. [Refrain]

[3]  You will often find obstruction, look for storms and wind and rain;

       On a fill or curve or trestle, they will almost ditch your train;

       Put your trust alone in Jesus; never falter, never fail;

       Keep your hand upon the throttle, and your eye upon the rail.  [Refrain]

[4]  As you roll across the trestle, spanning Jordan's swelling tide;

       You behold the Union Depot into which your train will glide;

       There you'll meet the Sup'rintendent, God the Father, God the Son,

       With the hearty, joyous plaudit, "Weary pilgrim, welcome home."  [Refrain]

Refrain:

       Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us, till we reach the blissful shore,

       Where the angels wait to join us in Thy praise forevermore.

On another subject... My granddaughter, Marissa, celebrated her 29th birthday yesterday. Below is a picture of her and my daughter when they went out for her birthday dinner.  Happy Birthday, Marissa!