My Sailing ship (The
Gospel)
I own a Ship, a Sailing Ship, her Banners are unfurled.
Her name is Truth and Freedom, I sail her round the World.
I like to sail from Sea to Sea to Lands of ev'ry Clime,
And tell the People everywhere about this Ship of mine.
Her Mast is called the Gospel so plain to ev'ry View.
A mast that stands so bold and strong for me! And yes, for
you.
A Mast that will not bend nor break, as Time and Storms go
by.
The Gospel true restored to Man, by Angels from on High.
Her Sails are Faith that ever wings towards the azured Sky.
Set out to catch the winds of Faith, as Time and Storms go
by,
Oh, let that Faith on Eagles Wings, take flight across the
Sea,
Oh, let that Faith on Wings of Hope return my God to Thee.
Her steering wheel are humble prayers, that keep the Course
aright
With courage strong, and trusting Heart to keep the Goal in
Sight.
His unseen Hand directs the pass-through stormy Night and
Day.
Reminding onward ever more, be humble as you Pray.
Her Compass are the Golden Rules, laid down since Time
began.
The Lord calls them Commandments, he gave them unto Man
He wants us to be Happy, He wants us to be True
He wants us to come back to him He loves us me and you.
Her Deck are sacred writings put down in holy Books
For every Plank there is a Page come see, come read, come
look.
How great the love and wisdom? He gave to Man below
As on the Deck of Truth and Light and Knowledge we may go.
A Ship must have an Anchor one that will never fail
The Cross shall be her Anchor as she sets out to sail
The Anchor to rely on as Storm and Cloud appear,
The Saviour to depend on will banish every Fear.
You ask what is her Cargo?
within her Bow and Hold?
My Friend draw close, see for yourself
No Merchandise of Gold.
The Treasures I would choose to bring
Our Mortal Eyes can’t see.
Their names are Love and Faith and Hope
Are Joy and Charity.
Had I a wish, a single wish, I know what it would be!
That all God’s Children round the World, would own a ship
like me.
