Yes, Lord! ‎#494

494. 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion

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,
Ain't no danger in the water,
Ain't no danger in the water,
Get on board, get on board.

3 It was good for my dear mother, ...

4 It was good for my dear father, ...

5 It will take you home to Glory, ...

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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Missions; Spirituals
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: [It has landed many a thousand]
• Key: A Major
• Source: Traditonal