This Far By Faith ‎#199

199. '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 you home to glory,
it will take you home to glory,
it will take you home to glory,
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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Luke 5:3
• Topic: Struggle, Faith; Heaven, Eternal Life
• Source: African American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: YARMOUTH
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: African American spiritual