I am a poor, wayfaring stranger While journeying through this world of woe
Yet there's no sickness, toil nor danger In that bright world to which I go
I'm going there to see my father I'm going there no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home
I know dark clouds will gather o'er me I know my way is rough and steep
Yet futures feel like just before me Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep
I'm going there to see my mother She said she'd meet me when I come
I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home
I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home
I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home
I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home
I want to wear a crown of glory
When I get to that good land I want to shout
Salvation's story In concert with a blood-washed band
I'm going there to meet my Saviour To sing His praise forevermore
I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home