Hymnal: AMEZ1996 #612 (1999) Meter: Irregular with refrain Tune Title: YARMOUTH First Line: It has landed many a thousand Lyrics: 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. [Refrain]
3 It was good for my dear mother,
It was good for my dear mother,
It was good for my dear mother,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]
4 It was good for my dear father,
It was good for my dear father,
It was good for my dear father,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain]
5 It will take us all to heaven,
It will take us all to heaven,
It will take us all to heaven,
get on board, get on board. [Refrain] Topics: Spirituals Languages: English
'Tis the Old Ship of Zion