This is one of the sweetest gospel songs ever,on having a closer look the date hit me written in 1964 this year it's a bible generation old, my belief is that there was a rapture message in the lyrics still a bit of a mystery back then
 
People get ready (for a journey)
you don't need no bagage (you leave every thing behind)
all you need is faith (born again)
you don't need no ticket (it's free salvation not earnt or paid for)
you just thank the Lord (you are saved by by His blood)
 
These are some of the people who have re- recorded
The impressions- original group
human nature
rod stewart
jeff beck
u2
john denver
 
                                                    PEOPLE GET READY
                                         words & music by Curtis Mayfield 1964
 
People get ready, there's a train a'comin'
You dont need no baggage,
 You just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesel's hummin
You dont need no ticket you just thank the Lord
 
People get ready, theres a train to Jordan
Picking up passengers coast to coast
Faith is the key, open the doors & board them
There's hope for all among those loved the most
There aint no room for the hopeless sinner who would hurt all mankind
Just to save his own.
Have pity on those who's chances grow thinner
For there is no hiding place against the kingdoms throne
 
People get ready, there's a train a comin'
You dont need no baggage,
You just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesel's hummin
You dont need no ticket you just thank the Lord