The Gospel Ship.

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C. M.
W. S. Edwards.

SOLO FOR FOUR VOICES.

1. What vessel are you sailing in!
Pray tell to me its name;
Our vessel is the Ark of God,
And Christ our Captain's name;

FULL CHORUS
Then hoist ev'ry sail to catch the gale,
Who long have plied the oar;

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Page Image The night begins to wear away,
We soon shall reach the shore,
We soon shall reach the shore.

2. And what's the PORT you're sailing to?
Pray tell us all straightway;
The NEW JERUSALEM'S the PORT,
The realms of endless day;

Then hoist every sail, &c.

3. Our compass is the SACRED WORD,
Our anchor BLOOMING HOPE,
The love of God the main-topsail,
And FAITH our cable rope;

Then hoist every sail, &c.

4. How many are there now on board
The Gospel Ship Divine?
One hundred forty thousand souls,
And all of royal line;

Then hoist every sail, &c.

5. Heave out your boat, I, too, will go,
If you can find me room;
There's room for you, for all the world —
Make no delay to come;

Then hoist every sail, &c.

6. And are you not afraid some storm
Your bark will overwhelm?
We do no fear, for Christ is here,
And always at the helm;

Then hoist every sail, &c.

7. We've looked astern, through many a storm
The lord has brought us through;
We're looking now ahead, – and lo!
The land appears in view;

Then hoist every sail, &c.

8. The sun is up, the clouds are gone,
The heavens above are clear;
A CITY bright appears in sight,
We'll soon be round the pier;

Then hoist every sail, &c.

9. And when we all are landed safe
On that Celestial Plain,
Our song shall be "Worthy the Lamb,
For rebel sinners slain!"

Then hoist every sail, &c.