Bible Truth Hymns ‎#210

210. Ship Ahoy!

1 I was drifting away on life’s pitiless sea,
And the angry waves threatened my ruin to be,
When away at my side, there I dimly descried
A stately old vessel, and loudly I cried:
"Ship ahoy!" "Ship ahoy!"
And loudly I cried: "Ship ahoy!"

2 ’Twas the "old ship of Zion," thus sailing along,
All aboard her seemed joyous, I heard their sweet song;
And the captain’s kind ear, ever ready to hear,
Caught my wail of distress, as I cried out in fear:
"Ship ahoy!" "Ship ahoy!"
As I cried out in fear: "Ship ahoy!"

3 The good Captain commanded a boat to be low’red,
And with tender compassion He took me on board;
And I’m happy today, all my sins washed away
In the blood of my Savior, and now I can say:
"Bless the Lord!" "Bless the Lord!"
From my soul I can say: "Bless the Lord!"

4 O soul, sinking down ’neath sin’s merciless wave,
The strong arm of our Captain is mighty to save;
Then trust Him today, no longer delay,
Board the old ship of Zion, and shout on your way:
"Jesus saves!" "Jesus saves!"
Shout and sing on your way: "Jesus saves!"

Text Information

• First Line: I was drifting away on life's pitiless sea
• Title: Ship Ahoy!
• Author: M. J. Cartwright
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: God’s Care

Tune Information

• Name: [I was drifting away on life's pitiless sea]
• Composer: D. B. Towner
• Key: C Major