Altogether

Verse 1

There’s a vessel that saileth ever, To a land divinely fair; And her name is the “Altogether,” She will bear you safely there. She has gallantly made the voyage, Many times;—yes o’er and o’er, She has borne many souls in safety To that far celestial shore.

Chorus

Never “Almost!” never “Almost!” If you’d reach yon heav’nly strand; “Almost” founders in life’s breakers, “Altogether” gains the land!

Verse 2

There is strength in the “Altogether,’ That can never, never fail, O be wise and decide to enter, Ere the storms of life assail! There is no other vessel able, To withstand life’s stormy sea; Have you taken this free, sure passage, To the port, —Eternity?

Verse 3

There’s a bright tempting vessel,—“Almost,” That has sailed with precious souls, But she never has made the harbor, For no hand her course controls; And the souls that have taken passage, Have been lost forevermore! O, put never your faith in “Almost!” She will fail to reach the shore!