Don’t Give Up the Ship We are on the sea of life – our ship is firm and strong. We’re sailing smoothly now – but the storm will come here long So hold to your post of duty – although the storm may rip Look straight ahead and don’t look back – and don’t give up the ship This ship is not a new one – it’s as old as the sea it sails It’s had many a rugged sailor – it’s been through many stormy gales But it’s in our hands today – so take a firmer grip Let’s ground our hopes in Jesus – and don’t give up the ship There are Moses and the prophets – all sturdy true and brave Just look what trials they went through – this good ole ship to save They were stoned and sawn asunder – but to the truth did grip They were loyal blood proof sailors – they didn’t give up the ship They left it to the apostles – who took it over with love After Jesus gave the instructions – and endued them with power from above Now if they had lost a battle – or failed the storm to whip We’d be poorly lost seamen – on a sea without a ship But they battled Nero’s chop block – the cross and the jailor’s whip They had their hearts determined – they would not give up the ship And now it’s up to you and me – we’re on the last relay To take her through let’s do our best – and hear the Savior say Well done thou good and faithful – you’ve made a glorious trip Thanks to all the loyal sailors – who didn’t give up the ship