1. ‘Tis the old ship of Zion, Hallelujah !
2. She has landed many thousands, Hallelujah !
3. O, get your ticket ready, Hallelujah !
4. She is coming in the harbor, Hallelujah !
5. She will never rock nor totter, Hallelujah !
Traduction
1. Voici le vieux bateau de Zion
2. Il a conduit des milliers (d'âmes)
3. Oh, préparez votre ticket.
4. Le voici près du port.
5. Il ne vacillera pas.