With his hand on my shoulder I sail this sea of sin With his hand on my shoulder I cannot help but win I'll follow as he pilots me through waters dark and cold With His hand on my shoulder I know I'll reach my goal My every hope is anchored to the faith I have in him I know I'll reach the shoreline though at times the lights are dim He'll take me past the rocky cliffs from life's storm I'll be released With his hand on my shoulder I'll have everlasting peace Surrounded by an angry sea that's made of hate and sin But I won't sink as long as I won't let the waters in And with the help of God I know I'll never lose my way With his hand on my shoulder I cannot go astray I have a home up in the sky and he made it just for me But to prove that I'll desert this home I have to sail this sea The waves of sin sometimes are high and the spray might touch my clothes With his hand on my shoulder it will never touch my soul