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Set Sail
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
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Ray Boltz's song "Set Sail" is an uplifting Christian anthem that uses the metaphor of a sea voyage to encourage believers to step out in faith and follow God's calling. The lyrics speak to those who have been waiting and searching for purpose, urging them to leave behind hesitation and trust the Captain—Jesus—who promises a great reward. The imagery of oceans of glory and islands of grace conveys the adventure and blessings of a life surrendered to God. The song emphasizes that with God in control, there is no chance of failure, and it invites listeners to climb aboard and begin the journey of faith.
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Set sail, the Captain's calling
It's time to climb aboard
Set sail, there's room for all
And there's such a great reward
There's not a chance you can fail
Set sail
You have a been standing
Staring at the sea
You have been searching
For a sense of destiny
There is a purpose
There is a plan
But you'll never find it
With your head stuck in the sand
Set sail, the Captain's calling
It's time to climb aboard
Set sail, there's room for all
And there's such a great reward
Oceans of Glory, islands of Grace
The sun on your shoulders
And the wind in your face
There's not a chance you can fail
Set sail
Can you imagine
How exciting it would be
To launch out in faith
And sail across the sea
You have been waiting
I think you know
The time to wait has passed
It's time to go
Set sail, the Captain's calling
It's time to climb aboard
Set sail, there's room for all
And there's such a great reward
Oceans of Glory, islands of Grace
The sun on your shoulders
And the wind in your face
There's not a chance you can fail
Set sail
Climb aboard, let's begin
Give control to the One
Who rules the wind
Set sail, the Captain's calling
It's time to climb aboard
Set sail, there's room for all
And there's such a great reward
Oceans of Glory, islands of Grace
The sun on your shoulders
And the wind in your face
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