The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13747

13747. Ship Ahoy!

1 We’re sailing, sailing over life’s great sea,
And other ships are passing by;
The mighty Savior shall our captain be,
His star is shining in the sky.
But while in safety we may glide along,
Led by the Light that never fails,
O hear the cry that rises full and strong
From those who struggle with the gales.

Refrain:
Ship ahoy! Hear the cry!
God save them, we fervently pray!
Ship ahoy! Hear the cry!
O haste to the rescue today!

2 Lift up the beacon that shall guide the lost
Unto the haven bright and fair;
O help the wand’ring and the tempest tossed,
That peace and shelter they may share.
O bring the shipwrecked to the Lifeboat true,
Our refuge in the wildest storm;
Sing out with gladness and with hope anew,
Our captain will His word perform. [Refrain]

3 We’re sailing, sailing over life’s great sea,
And not alone our way we take;
For others, sailing, look to you and me!
O help them for the Master’s sake!
The polar star of mercy shines above,
Our anchor holds forever more;
And dear ones wait, with joyful songs of love,
To greet us on the golden shore. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We’re sailing, sailing over life’s great sea
• Title: Ship Ahoy!
• Author: Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1904)
• Refrain First Line: Ship ahoy! Hear the cry!
• Language: English
• Source: The Voice of Praise by J. Lincoln Hall, C. Austin Miles and Irvin H. Mack (Philadelphia: Hall-Mack, 1904)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [We’re sailing, sailing over life’s great sea]
• Composer: William A. Post
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain