Heavenly Aeroplane

Suzie Adams and Helen Watson sang Heavenly Aeroplane on their 1977 album Songbird.

Note: A 1937 recording by the Early Sons of the Pioneers (Okeh 05725) on YouTube lists their band member Bob Nolan as the author of this song.

Lyrics

The Watersons sing Heavenly Aeroplane

Oh, one of these days around twelve o'clock the whole wide world will reel and rock The sinner will tremble and cry in pain and the Lord will come in his aeroplane

Chorus (after each verse): Oh, you thirsty of every tribe Get your ticket for an aeroplane ride Jesus our Saviour is coming to reign And take you to glory in his aeroplane

Oh, talk of rides in automobiles Talk of fast times in motor wheels We’ll break all records as we upwards for an aeroplane joy ride in the sky.

You must get ready if you take this ride. Leave all your sins and humble your pride Furnish a lamp that is both bright and clean a vessel of oil to run the machine.

When our journey’s over and we all sit down for the marriage supper with a robe and crown We’ll blend our voices with a heavenly throng And praise our Saviour as the years roll on.

Acknowledgements and Links

It was transcribed from the singing of the Watersons by Garry Gillard.

The music for Heavenly Aeroplane.

Laurence Wedderburn August 12, 2024