I am a poor wayfaring stranger

Travelling through this world of woe

But theres no sickness, toil or danger

In that bright land to which I go



Well Im going there

To meet my mother

Said shed meet me when I come

Im only going over Jordan

Im only going over home



I know dark clouds

Will gather round me

I know my way

Will be rough and steep

But beautiful fields lie just before me

Where Gods redeemed

Their vigils keep



Well Im going there

To meet my loved ones

Gone on before me, one by one

Im only going over Jordan

Im only going over home



Ill soon be free of earthy trials

My body rest in the old church yard

Ill drop this cross of self-denial

And ill go singing home to God



Well Im going there

To meet my Savior

Dwell with Him and never roam

Im only going over Jordan

Im only going over home