Sailing to the Heavenly Land – 161
My boat is sailing to the heavenly land,
Where all the saints have gone before;
When night has ended, morning will break,
Then the redeemed will enter in.
Yes, I sail through lands and seas as well,
Watchful, Jesus will be my Guide;
He promised me
Never to leave me in this world,
But to bring me safely to the harbor,
With everlasting joy.
How joyful that day will be for me,
When I arrive in heaven's light!
What peace and rest with God forever!
I greet You now, O my Jesus!
O world, lying in the evil one's power,
I never again desire to dwell in you;
With eager longing I go to the heavenly feast,
There I will sing praises to Christ.
Friends, remember that shipwreck
Can easily come to any one of you;
Jesus invites you to the wedding feast,
There is plenty of room for us all.
