Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #310 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain First Line: It has landed many a thousand Lyrics: Refrain:
It's the old ship of Zion,
it's the old ship of Zion,
It's 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 There's no danger in the water,
there's no danger in the water,
There's 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 us home to Glory,
it will take us home to Glory,
It will take us home to Glory,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]
Topics: Church; Freedom and Liberation Spiritual; Pilgrimage Languages: English Tune Title: OLD SHIP OF ZION
It's the Old Ship of Zion