The Old Ship of Zion

Hymn lyrics to The Old Ship of Zion

The Old Ship of Zion is written by M. J. Cartwright sometime around 1889, played to a tune written by Daniel B. Towner

I Was Standing On The Banks Of The River,
Looking Out Over Life’s Troubled Sea,
When I Saw An Old Ship That Was Sailing,
Is That The Old Ship Of Zion I See?

It’s Hull Was Bent And Battered,
From The Storms Of Life, I Could See;
Waves Were Rough, But That Old Ship Was Sailing,
Is That The Old Ship Of Zion I See?

At The Stern Of The Ship Was The Captain,
I Could Hear As He Called Out My Name;
Get On Board, It’s The Old Ship Of Zion,
It Will Never Pass This Way Again.

As I Step On Board I’ll Be Leaving,
All My Troubles And Trials Behind;
I’ll Be Safe With Jesus, The Captain,
Sailing Out On The Old Ship Of Zion.