I was standing on the banks of the river
Looking out over life's troubled sea
When I saw the old ship that was sailing
Is that the old ship of Zion I see

It's hull was beat and battered, my Lord
From the storms of life, I could see, oh my Lord
Waves were rough but the old ship was steady, oh yes it was
Is that the old ship of Zion I see

At the stern of the ship stood the Captain
I could hear Him when He called out my name
Get on board the old ship of Zion
Listen, It will never pass this way again
As I step on board I'll be leaving
All my sorrows and heartaches behind
I'll be safe with Jesus the Captain
Sailing out on the old ship of Zion
Sailing out on the old ship of Zion
Zion