Preparing to Sail

All hands—Wake  up! Wake up!

Return from your slumber and rest,

And turn your thoughts to sailing west.

Let your nighttime dreams pass away,

As you prepare for the dawning

Of a brand new, fresh day.

All hands—Stand up! Stand up,

For the time to sail has come at last.

One climbs to the crows nest atop the mast.

Let your mind be at peace, watch, and pray,

As he searches the horizon

For any signs of today.

All hands—Raise up! Raise up

The sails, pure, spotless and white,

Raise them high and secure them tight.

Let the steady wind fill them without delay,

An unseen power to move the ship

At the sun’s first golden ray.

All hands—Look up! Look up

To your master and commander now,

Who stands strong and tall at the bow.

Let Him, your captain, chart the way,

As your vessel embarks again,

His great glory to display!