C h a l k A r t
Ship Ahoy
I was drifting away on life's pitiless sea,
And the angry waves threatened my ruin to be.
Then 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!"
�Twas the old ship of Zion thus sailing along
All aboard her seemed joyous, I heard their sweet song.
Then the Captain's kind ear, ever ready to hear,
Heard my wail of distress, as I cried out in fear,
"Ship Ahoy!" "Ship Ahoy!"
As I cried out in fear, "Ship Ahoy!"
The good Captain commanded a boat to be lowered,
And with tender compassion they 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!"
Oh 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!"
Ship Ahoy
I was drifting away on life's pitiless sea,
And the angry waves threatened my ruin to be.
Then 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!"
�Twas the old ship of Zion thus sailing along
All aboard her seemed joyous, I heard their sweet song.
Then the Captain's kind ear, ever ready to hear,
Heard my wail of distress, as I cried out in fear,
"Ship Ahoy!" "Ship Ahoy!"
As I cried out in fear, "Ship Ahoy!"
The good Captain commanded a boat to be lowered,
And with tender compassion they 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!"
Oh 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!"