Oh death, where is thy sting?
Oh grief, where is thy victory?
Oh life, you are a shining path
And hope springs eternal just over the rise
When I see my redeemer beckoning me
Oh, row my ship over the waves of Your sea
Let me find a safe port now and then
Don't let the dark one in Your sanctuary
Until it's time to pack it in
Oh row, row my ship with the fire of Your breath
And don't lay a broadside on Your ship as yet
Blow ye warm winds when it's chilly and wet
And don't come too soon for collecting my debt
Oh death, where is thy sting?
Oh grief, where is thy victory?
Oh life, you are a shining path
And hope springs eternal just over the rise
When I see my redeemer beckoning me
Oh, let me sail on with my ships to the east
And keep my eye on the North Star
When the journey is no good for man or for beast
I'll be safe wherever You are
Just let me sail into Your harbor of lights
And there and forever to cast out my night
Give me my task and let me do it right
And do it with all of my might
Oh death, where is thy sting?
Oh grief, where is thy victory?
Oh life, you are a shining path
And hope springs eternal just over the rise
When I see my redeemer beckoning me