The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#612

612. 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion

Refrain:
'Tis the old ship of Zion,
'tis the old ship of Zion,
'tis the old ship of Zion,
get on board, get on board.

1 It has landed many a thousand,
it has landed many a thousand,
it has landed many a thousand,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

2 Ain't no danger in the water,
Ain't no danger in the water,
Ain't no danger in the water,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

3 It was good for my dear mother,
It was good for my dear mother,
It was good for my dear mother,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

4 It was good for my dear father,
It was good for my dear father,
It was good for my dear father,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

5 It will take us all to heaven,
It will take us all to heaven,
It will take us all to heaven,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: It has landed many a thousand
• Title: 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion
• Refrain First Line: 'Tis the old ship of Zion
• Meter: Irregular with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Spirituals
• Source: Traditional Spiritual
• Notes: Other traditional words for the refrain: Give me that old time religion, it is good enough for me.

Tune Information

• Name: YARMOUTH
• Adapter: William Farley Smith (1986)
• Arranger: William Farley Smith (1986)
• Meter: Irregular with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major