Music and lyrics search - Holding My Savior's Hand and Old Ship of Zion

warril0520 · Post by **warril0520** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:47 pm

I am searching for 2 songs, with music.
One is "Holding My Savior's Hand" as recorded by Mahalia Jackson. The verse starts out "I shall have joy everlasting, holding my Savior's hand'.
The other is Old Ship of Zion" and all I can remember is that it repeats "Ship Ahoy" several times.
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:47 pm

I hope this helps!

The Old Ship of Zion

I was drifting away on life's pitiless sea,
And the angry waves threatened my ruin to be,
When away at my side, there I dimly descried,
A stately old vessel, and loudly I cried:
"Ship ahoy! Ship ahoy!"
And loudly I cried: "Ship ahoy!"
'Twas the "old ship of Zion," thus sailing along,
All aboard her seemed joyous, I heard their sweet song;
And the Captain's kind ear, ever ready to hear,
Caught my wail of distress, as I cried out in fear:
"Ship ahoy! Ship ahoy!"
As I cried out in fear: "Ship ahoy!"

The good Captain commanded a boat to be low'red,
And with tender compassion He took me on board;
And I'm happy today, all my sins washed away
In the blood of my Savior, and now I can say:
"Bless the Lord! Bless the Lord!"
From my soul I can say: "Bless the Lord!"

O soul, sinking down 'neath sin's merciless wave,
The strong arm of our Captain is mighty to save;
Then trust Him today, no longer delay,
Board the old ship of Zion, and shout on your way:
"Jesus saves! Jesus saves!"
Shout and sing on your way: "Jesus saves!"

warril0520 · Post by **warril0520** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:16 pm

Yes, that is the song, but I need the music. Can you direct me to a site where I can find it?
Linda, in Texas

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:40 pm

if it's not too late you might can find this music at I Tunes, or I like.com
or Amazon.com, last but not least try Lastfm.com. hope this helps

cindy