The Good Ship Zion

A talk from General Conference by M. Russell Ballard ("God is at the Helm") was on my mind when my composer neighbor sent me a beautiful tune he had penned this morning. I knew immediately after hearing it, that I would write a seafaring lyric.

If you want to hear the tune click the play buttton below.




The Good Ship Zion
by Mark Fotheringham

VERSE 1
Sailing home upon the Good Ship Zion,
Weather fair, the breeze is at our back.
Sun and stars of glory here to guide us.
In the hold, there's nothing that we lack.

Sailing home upon the Good Ship Zion.
Our Dear Lord, as Captain, takes the helm,
Ever leading us to ports of wond'rous light,
And at last, to His celestial realm.

VERSE 2
Storms may blow upon the Good Ship Zion,
Tossed and turned, she navigates the waves.
Though the clouds may gather low and threat'ning,
Still she sails, yes, every storm she braves.

Sailing on, upon the Good Ship Zion,
Ever stronger, 'til the storm is past.
Guide us true, to land on long forgotten shores,
Sailing on to bring us home at last.