Light in the Valley ‎#195

195. Jesus Never Leaves the Ship

1 When upon life's rolling ocean,
Fraught with danger is the trip;
Do not fear 'mid the commotion,
Jesus never leaves the ship.

Chorus:
Put your trust in your commander,
Not a foot on board shall slip;
In yon port He'll safely land her,
Jesus never leaves the ship.

2 When the waves are dashing o'er her,
Do not fear tho' she may dip;
Better skies yet lie before her,
Jesus never leaves the ship. [Chorus]

3 O look up, why are ye fearful?
Why look down with trembling lip?
Dry your eyes now sad and tearful,
Jesus never leaves the ship. [Chorus]

4 Oft the vessel we must lighten,
From all worldly things must strip;
Then we'll find as the skies brighten,
Jesus never leaves the ship. [Chorus]

5 Sinner come and sail for Heaven,
Have no fears about the trip;
All on board to Him are given,
Jesus never leaves the ship. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When upon life's rolling ocean
• Title: Jesus Never Leaves the Ship
• Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: Put your trust in your commander
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Revival

Tune Information

• Name: [When upon life's rolling ocean]
• Composer: Geo. C. Hugg
• Key: F Major or modal