[Faith-talk] Reflections for 3-13-2011

[Amy Ragain]

great song! great lyrics too!

On Mar 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Joshua Lester wrote:

> "The Old Ship of Zion"
> copyright, 1895, Cartwright, M. D. Towner, Daniel B.
> Vs1: I was drifting away
> on life's pitiless sea
> and the angry waves threatened
> my ruin to be
> then, away at my side
> I dimly described
> a stately old vessel
> and loudly I cried
> "Ship ahoy!"
> "Ship ahoy!"
> and loudly I cried
> "Ship ahoy!"
> Vs: 2. The good captain commanded
> a boat to be lowered
> and with tender compassion
> he took me on board
> I am happy today
> all my sins washed away
> in the blood of my Savior
> and now, I can say
> "Bless the Lord!"
> "Bless the Lord!"
> from my soul I can say
> "Bless the Lord!"
> Vs: 3. Oh soul sinking down
> on sin's merciless wave
> the strong arm of our captain
> is mighty to save
> so trust him today
> no longer delay
> board the old ship of Zion
> and shout on your way
> "Jesus saves!"
> "Jesus saves!"
> shout and sing on your way
> "Jesus saves!"
> 
> I hope you've been blessed by these lyrics. You can find the song on
> Youtube, just type in "Hymn," "Ship Ahoy." There are many versions of
> the song on there. Bless\ings, Joshua
> 
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