Young People's Songs of Praise ‎#112

112. The Grand Old Ship of Zion

1 In the grand old ship of Zion
That has never lost a soul,
We are sailing o’er life’s ocean
While the stormy billows roll;
And we have the precious promise,
That they shall not overwhelm,—
That no danger can befall us
With our Saviour at the helm.

Refrain:
Soon we’ll anchor in the harbor,
Soon we’ll reach the golden shore;
Then we’ll all sing, hallelujah!
Safe at home for evermore.

2 In the grand old ship of Zion
We are speeding o’er the wave,
There are millions she has rescued,
There are millions yet to save,
For, her life-boats never fail her,
And her sails will not be furled,
Till among the saints in glory
She has gathered in the world. [Refrain]

3 From that strong and stately vessel,
When the skies are bright and clear,
There are voices in the distance
That our faith can sometimes hear,
And when evening gathers round us,
There are lights that we behold,
From the watch-tow’rs on the mountains
In that land of bliss untold. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the grand old ship of Zion
• Title: The Grand Old Ship of Zion
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Soon we'll anchor in the harbor
• Publication Date: 1902
• Scripture:
  John 6:21
• Topic: Church; Heaven

Tune Information

• Name: [In the grand old ship of Zion]
• Composer: Ira D. Sankey