#74Ship Zion
Hymn Display
1
WHAT vessel are you sailing in?
Declare to us the same.
Our vessel is the Ark of God,
And Christ our Captain's name.
2
And are you not afraid some storm
Your bark will overwhelm?
No, bless the Lord, we need not fear;
Our Father's at the helm.
Hoist every sail; &c.
3
Our compass is the sacred Word;
Our anchor blooming hope;
The love of God our maintop sail,
And faith our cable rope.
Hoist every sail; &c.
4
We've look'd astern, and many toils
The Lord has brought us through;
We're looking now ahead, and lo!
The land appears in view.
Hoist every sail; &c.
5
The sun is up, the clouds are gone.
The heavens above are clear;
The City bright appears in sight,
We're getting round the pier.
Hoist every sail; &c.
6
And when we all are landed safe,
On the celestial plain,
Our song shall be, worthy's the Lamb
For rebel sinners slain.
Hoist every sail; &c.
C
Chorus
Hoist every sail to catch the gale,
Each brother ply his oar;
The night begins to wear away,
We soon shall reach the shore.
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Quick Info
- Hymnal
- Hymns for Second Advent Believers who Observe the Sabbath of the Lord
- Number
- #74
- Language
- English
- Year
- 1852