A voice is on the wind
It calls me further in
I'm heading deeper into Your heart
Your mark is on my chest
My sails filled with Your breath
You guide me by the light of the stars
I'm sailing on a ship that's bound for light
I wrestle with the wind against the tide
I leave it all behind to reach for more
I'm sailing on to Your golden shore
Though skies go blue to grey
And I'm thrown from wave to wave
You still will hear these lungs singing hard
With every storm I face
I find a greater grace
That pulls me deeper into Your heart
I'm sailing on a ship that's bound for light
I wrestle with the wind against the tide
I leave it all behind to reach for more
I'm sailing on
To where the water's sweet and bright
The sun is rising in the eastern sky
I leave it all behind to reach for more
I'm sailing on to Your golden shore
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Sailing On A Ship
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Phil Wickham's song 'Sailing On A Ship' uses the metaphor of a sea voyage to describe the Christian journey of faith. The lyrics speak of being drawn deeper into God's heart, guided by His breath and the light of the stars. Despite storms and changing skies, the singer perseveres, finding grace in every challenge. The ship is bound for light, leaving behind the old to reach for a golden shore, symbolizing heaven and eternal hope. The song conveys trust in God's guidance and the promise of a better destination.
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