'Tis the Old Ship of Zion is an African American spiritual of salvation, communal pilgrimage, deliverance, and hope.
Hymns Based on Psalm 107:29
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 107:29
"Then they cry to Yahweh in their trouble, and he brings them out of their distress. He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still. Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven."
— Psalm 107:29
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Providence, Assurance, Faith, Praise, Worship. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 107:29 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Providence
- Assurance
- Faith
- Praise
- Worship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
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Scripture Reading Psalm 107:29
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Sermon Providence
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Response Hymn The Haven of Rest
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Reflection Hymn 'Tis the Old Ship of Zion
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Closing Hymn Lonely the Boat
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Eternal Father, Strong to Save is fundamentally a prayer of intercession.
Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me is a beloved nineteenth-century hymn that expresses deep trust in Christ's guidance through the uncertainties of life.
Lonely the Boat is a modern hymn emerging from Asian American Christian collaboration.
“The Haven of Rest” is a late-nineteenth-century gospel hymn that presents conversion and Christian assurance through an extended maritime image.
We Praise Thee, O God is a hymn of adoration, thanksgiving, and trust in God's providential care.