The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#345

345. 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion

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Refrain:
'Tis the old ship of Zion,
'tis the old ship of Zion,
'tis 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 Ain't no danger in the water,(Refrain)

3 It was good for my dear mother,(Refrain)

4 It was good for my dear father,(Refrain)

5 It will take us all to heaven,(Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: It has landed many a thousand
• Title: 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion
• Refrain First Line: 'Tis the old ship of Zion
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Topic: Prevenient Grace: Invitation; Call to the Christian Life; Courage; Forgiveness; Heaven
• Source: Afro-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: YARMOUTH
• Adapter and Arranger: William Farley Smith (1986)
• Meter: Irr.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Afro-American spiritual
• Copyright: Adapt. and arr. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House