"Is that the old ship of Zion sailing out on life’s troubled sea?” Zion is a synonym for Israel, brought into being by God for His purpose. Out of Zion would come Christ to make atonement for all sin, to establish His church. His church is built on the rock of our confession of Him as Lord and Savior. It's the old ship of Zion; it’s boarding now. Is your name on the passenger list? Father, we pray now for those still standing on the dock. We pray that they would board before we set sail, in Jesus' name, amen.