Words by singer/songwriter Peter Mayer
Melody by Prichard, Hymn #207 in UU hymnal
Though below me, I feel no motionStanding on these mountains and plainsFar away from the rolling oceanStill my dry land heart can sayI ve been sailing all my life nowNever harbor or port have I knownThe wide universe is the ocean I travelAnd the earth is my blue boat home
Sun, my sail and moon, my rudderAs I ply the starry seaLeaning over the edge in wonderCasting questions into the deepDrifting here with my ship s companionsAll we kindred pilgrim soulsMaking our way by the lights of the heavensIn our beautiful blue boat home
I give thanks to the waves upholding meHail the great winds urging me onGreet the infinite sea before meSing the sky my sailor s songI was born upon the fathomsNever harbor or port have I knownThe wide universe is the ocean I travelAnd the earth is my blue boat home