The Lord is my Skipper
(With apologies to Psalm 23 and gratitude to the family of the late Bill Fraser)
The Lord is my skipper, I shall not want.
He leads me to the best spots, where the
fish abound;
he sails me into calm bays; he restores my
soul.
He guides me through the markers for his
reputation’s sake.
Even though I sail through the storms and
waves of life, I do not fear.
His light, his calm presence, his firm
voice – they comfort me.
While my competitors are tacking to the
finish, he is cooking for me in the harbour.
He heals my wounds, and overfills my cups
with generosity.
Surely goodness and mercy shall be my
shipmates,
and I shall sail on his ship forever.
