The Old Ship of Zion

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The Old Ship of Zion
by M. J. Cartwright
Genre Hymn
Written~1889

"The Old Ship of Zion" is a Christian hymn written by M. J. Cartwright sometime around 1889 (exact date not known), played to a tune written by Daniel B. Towner.

Hymn type of song specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer

A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification. The word hymn derives from Greek ὕμνος (hymnos), which means "a song of praise". A writer of hymns is known as a hymnodist. The singing or composition of hymns is called hymnody. Collections of hymns are known as hymnals or hymn books. Hymns may or may not include instrumental accompaniment.

Daniel Brink Towner was a composer who held a Doctorate of music, and used his abilities to develop the music to several Christian hymns which are still popular today.

The song was used in the eighth episode of the fourth season of the television series Boardwalk Empire. The episode is also named after the hymn.

<i>Boardwalk Empire</i> (season 4) season of television series

The fourth season of the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire premiered on September 8, 2013, and concluded on November 24, 2013, consisting of 12 episodes. The series was created by Terence Winter and based on the book Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times and Corruption of Atlantic City by Nelson Johnson. Set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era, the series stars Steve Buscemi as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, a political figure who rose to prominence and controlled Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition period of the 1920s and early 1930s. The fourth season takes place between February 1924 and January 1925. The fourth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1 on August 19, 2014.

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