Out On the Ocean Sailing

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Primary Scripture: Acts 27:24-25

Verse 1

Though the sea be raging stormy And the wind blows fierce and loud, Jesus Christ will be my refuge, And I’ll reach the port at last.

Chorus

We are out on the ocean sailing, Homeward bound we swiftly glide; We are out on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide.

Verse 2

Jordan’s billows all around me, And the stormy tempest rage. Jesus shall command the ocean And give a homeward breeze.

Chorus

We are out on the ocean sailing, Homeward bound we swiftly glide; We are out on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide.

Verse 3

Yonder comes the pilot angel, Come to waft my spirit home. Soon with angels I’ll be waiting, With Moses and the Lamb.

Chorus

We are out on the ocean sailing, Homeward bound we swiftly glide; We are out on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide.

Verse 4

Sonn I shall be in the kingdom, Soon I shall outride the storm, Soon with angels I’ll be happy, Around my Father’s throne.

Chorus

We are out on the ocean sailing, Homeward bound we swiftly glide; We are out on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide.

Verse 5

There the wind shall all be silent, And the tempest never rage. All the sailors that are faithful, Shall meet to part no more.

Chorus

We are out on the ocean sailing, Homeward bound we swiftly glide; We are out on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide.

Verse 6

There I shall see my mother, There I’ll see my father too; And with them I shall be happy, And never part again.

Chorus

We are out on the ocean sailing, Homeward bound we swiftly glide; We are out on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide.

Scripture References

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