The Seaman's Hymn - David Coffin

From the Revels Live Virtual Hymn Sing on Easter Sunday, 2020.
Fred Jodry, Organist

[muffinman]

Dude I looked up sea shanties to mess with someone but ended up on "roll the old chariot" it is hands down one of the greatest bit of music I've ever heard.

[arbitterm]

Come all you bold seamen, wherever you’re bound,
And always let Nelson’s proud memory go round.
And pray that the wars and the tumult may cease,
For the greatest of gifts is a sweet, lasting peace.
May the Lord put an end to these cruel old wars,
And bring peace and contentment to all our brave tars.

[hdaiuto]

I'm only 36 and not a sailor, but I hope David Coffin is still around to sing this at my funeral.

[dubhainoceanntabhail]

RIP to all our brothers we have lost to the sea. My auld trawler fell to sea and lost all her crew. Five of my brothers gone but not forgotten. And what a voice this man has..

[WarThunder-ztxw]

OMG I don't have words for how stirring and beautiful this is. You've made this retired Coast Guardsmen cry happy tears Sir. God Bless You!

[NostraFnDamus]

Your voice gives me strength. Thank you.

[kurtco.]

Not too long ago, I saw an old friend laid to rest to this song. I thought it beautiful at the time, and as the months went on, I felt it fitting to remember him by going down the sea shanty rabbit hole. And then - I found this. This song. This version. This voice. Mr. Coffin, your voice is nothing short of spectacular. Should I, in fact, one day find myself at the Pearly Gates - hopefully sometime long from now - if God’s voice doesn’t sound like yours, I suppose I’ll be a bit disappointed.

[bibs]

I hope I can sing this with everyone some day, in my beloved home of Massachusetts.

[sturmpanzerwagenav]

Me and my friends have been singing sea shanties at the park of Friday nights disturbing the public. Looks like i found another absolute banger we can sing

[nikonikosensei]

Omg dude, the chills I get when listening to you sing. You’re a prime example of how I think we’ve lost something substantial through our gradual loss of singing songs.

[kathleendail]

Thank you so much for keeping alive and well our histories from both near and far! Beautiful.

[Ambidexter]

In my experience at most sea music festivals the last song sung is "Leave Her Johnny".

[ariennelandry]

I’m so happy I found you, bless the Internet. And bless you.

[bazilbatlledragon]

A beautiful song for the sea. A hymn that comes from the heart.

[pollockjeffery]

I love how deep his voice gets for these. Shanties sound so much better with a deep voice unlike these rock remixes

[adelasussman]

David Coffin, you have a great voice!! And especially for sea shanties!! These lyrics are timeless and especially meaningful for these terrible times with the current war in Ukraine!!

[ebrasildias]

Amazing! The voice and the soul of the sailors! Congrats from Brazil!

[Canopus]

My wife and I went to Revels once many years ago. It was fantastic. This year they're going to do a virtual Revels. I've never done any sailing, but I always wanted to. I love watching the sun come up far out at sea.

[semperfidelis]

God bless U brother for many years to come-keep the sails sharp to the wind .

[LawfulDead]

From a sailor to a sailor, God bless you. Thank you.