Friday, July 19, 2013

Friday slowdown

There are many old hymns that draw analogies between the Christian life and ships. I was moved by this very old hymn, and I hope you enjoy it. Perhaps it will be the motivation for a time of reflection; perhaps someone will stop by who is not yet a Christian. It's my prayer that all who read it and listen will be joyful recipients of God's saving grace.

I was standing by the banks of a river
Looking out over life's 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.

3 comments:

  1. Never heard of this one,but I love it! Have a great weekend!

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  2. Hello Jackie, I was so happy to receive your visit and your comments also.
    Believe that despite the distance, belong to msmo body, where Christ is the Head. I am extremely grateful to our God that gives us this tool that is the Internet, precisely this interaction between bloggers, who united in one purpose (EVANGELISM) disclose Love and Salvation in Christ Jesus.

    I'd be flattered if it were part with their precious presence of the frame followers. You're missing the fruit of the Spirit.

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    With all the love in Christ Jesus,
    From Rio de Janeiro - BRAZIL
    ***Lucy***

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  3. That has the ring of tent meeting about it. Just love it! Have a peaceful weekend, Jacque!

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