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Old Pine Box

By Canton Junction

1,464 views Jul 13, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Canton Junction's song 'I Might Not Need That Old Pine Box' is a hopeful and confident declaration about the rapture and eternal life. The lyrics express the singer's assurance that they will be taken up to heaven when the trumpet sounds, bypassing death and the grave. The song encourages listeners not to be shocked or mournful, but to pray and secure their own invitation. It emphasizes faith in Christ's return and the promise of being held in the Savior's arms. The repeated refrain about not needing a pine box underscores the victory over death through Jesus.

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I can tell by the way things look 

That I might not be here long 

My insides are getting all shook 

'Cause I know I'm going home 

And in that situation 

I've got a great idea 

Before you're gone in this situation 

Just make sure I'm here


I might not need that old pine box 

If I disappear don't be too shocked 

People say it might not happen 

That it ain't going down 

But when I hear the trumpet 

My feet will hit the ground 

You better check and see 

I might not need that old pine box 


Somebody here might feel a little nervous 

When they hear me talk that way 

If it makes you a little uncertain 

You better stop and pray 

'Cause let me tell You brother 

I know where my hope lies, Yes I d 

I've already got my invitation 

I'm just waiting on my ride 


I might not need that old pine box 

If I disappear don't be too shocked 

People say it might not happen 

That it ain't going down 

But when I hear the trumpet 

My feet will hit the ground 

You better check and see 

I might not need that old pine box 


If I die before I wake 

I know the lord my soul will take 

Don't weep, don't cry, don't moan for me 

'Cause in my savior's arms I'll be 


If I die before I wake 

I know the lord my soul will take 

Don't weep, don't cry, don't moan for me 

'Cause in my savior's arms I'll be 


If I die before I wake 

I know the lord my soul will take 

Don't weep, don't cry, don't moan for me 

'Cause in my savior's arms I'll be 


I might not need that old pine box 

If I disappear don't be too shocked 

People say it might not happen 

That it ain't going down 

But when I hear the trumpet 

My feet will hit the ground 

You better check and see 

I might not need that old pine box 


Live At Cornerstone Church Praise Center, San Antonio, TX / 2018 

By Canton Junction

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