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Text:'Tis the Ol' Ship of Zion
Tune:OL' SHIP OF ZION
Arranger:Stanley Thurston

389. 'Tis the Ol' Ship of Zion

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1 'Tis the ol' ship of Zion,
'Tis the ol' ship of Zion,
'Tis the ol' ship of Zion;
Get on board, get on board!

2 It has landed many a thousand,
It has landed many a thousand,
It has landed many a thousand;
Get on board, get on board!

3 King Jesus is the captain,
King Jesus is the captain,
King Jesus is the captain;
Get on board, get on board!

4 Hum...

Text Information
First Line: 'Tis the ol' ship of Zion
Title: 'Tis the Ol' Ship of Zion
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Christian Life, Discipleship; Invitation: To Christian discipleship/live in Christ; Salvation (1 more...)
Source: Negro Spiritual
Tune Information
Name: OL' SHIP OF ZION
Arranger: Stanley Thurston
Meter: 7 7 7 6
Key: g minor
Source: Negro Spiritual
Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.



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