The Royal Telephone

Yesterday, Allan, Jim and I met together in Allan's office to prepare for an evening of singing Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. We talked and reminisced about old favorites that are not in our new book. We looked at newer songs adored by the youth and many adults. We discussed the backdrop of history during the writing of many of these songs and how it has changed considerably. Then and there we decided to make it an evening of just those songs: old favorites that did not make the new book and new favorites that had not been included in the book.

One of the songs stood out to all of us, though. An old song that we came across in a compilation from 1947. We laughed so hard that we nearly cried. I would like to share some laughs with you today. Here it is-The Royal Telephone:

"Central's never 'busy', Always on the line
You may hear from heaven, Almost anytime;
'Tis a royal service, Free for one and all,
When you get in trouble, Give this royal line a call.

There will be no charges, Telephone is free,
It was built for service, Just for you and me;
There will be no waiting, On this royal line,
Telephone to glory, Always answers just in time.

Fail to get the answer, Satan's crossed your wire,
By some strong delusion, Or some base desire;
Take away obstructions, God is on the throne,
And you'll get the answer, Thru this royal telephone.

Carnal combinations, Cannot get control,
Of this line to glory, Anchored in the soul;
Storm and trials cannot, Disconnect the line,
Held in constant keeping By the Father's hand divine.

Chorus
Telephone to glory, O what joy divine!
I can feel the current, Moving on the line;
Built by God the Father, For His loved and own,
We may talk to Jesus, Thru this royal telephone."

Post a comment or email me with some other hymns that you find to be interesting or funny. I would like to read your thoughts on this!