The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15949

15949. The Heaven-Bound Mariner

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.

Refrain:
We’ll face the storm, it can’t be long,
We’ll anchor by and by,
We’ll face the storm, it can’t be long,
Well anchor by and by.
We’ll face the storm, it can’t be long,
We’ll anchor by and by,
We’ll face the storm, it can’t be long,
We’ll anchor by and by.

2 Pray, what’s the port to which you sail?
Declare to us straightway.
The New Jerusalem’s our port—
The realms of endless day. [Refrain]

3 How many souls have you on board
The royal ship divine?
Thousands one hundred forty-four
Shall on Mount Zion stand: [Refrain]

4 And on the sea of mingled glass,
A throng of every tongue,
Their song of praise to God will raise—
Salvation to the Lamb. [Refrain]

5 And are your not afraid some storm
Your bark will overwhelm?
We cannot fear, the Lord is near;
Our Father’s at the helm. [Refrain]

6 Our compass is the sacred Word;
Our anchor, blooming hope;
The love of God our main top-sail,
And faith our cable rope. [Refrain]

7 We’ve looked astern, and many toils
The Lord has brought us through;
We’re looking now ahead, and lo!
The land appears in view. [Refrain]

8 Heave out the boat, I’ll go along,
If you can find me room!
We’ve room for you and all who will
Unto the Savior come. [Refrain]

0 The sun is up, the clouds are gone,
The heav’ns above are clear.
The city bright appears in sight,
We’re getting round the pier. [Refrain]

10 And when we all are landed safe
On the celestial plain,
Our song shall be, Worthy’s the Lamb
For rebel sinners slain!

Refrain:
Hoist every sail to catch the gale,
Each sailor ply his oar,
The night begins to wear away,
We soon shall reach the shore.
We soon shall reach the shore,
We soon shall reach the shore,
The night begins to wear away,
We soon shall reach the shore.

Text Information

• First Line: What vessel are you sailing in?
• Title: The Heaven-Bound Mariner
• Author: Anonymous
• Refrain First Line: We’ll face the storm, it can’t be long
• Meter: 86.86.86 D
• Language: English
• Source: Second Advent Hymn Book, by Phineas A. Smith (New York: Smith & Clough, 1850)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: VILLAVICENCIO
• Arranger: William J. Kirkpatrick (1893)
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain