I was standing by the banks of a river Looking out over lifes troubled seas When I saw an old ship that was sailing Is that the old ship of Zion I see It's hull was bent and battered From the storms of life I could see Waves were rough but that old ship kept sailing Is that the old ship of Zion I see At the stern of the ship was the captain I could hear as he called out my name Get on board It's the old ship of Zion It will never pass this way again As I step on board I'll be leaving All my troubles and trials behind I'll be safe with Jesus the captain Sailing out on the old ship of Zion