I am just a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through this world alone; Ain't no sickness, don't know danger In that bright land to which I go.
I'm going there to see my Father, I'm going there no more to roam; I'm only go-going over Jordan, I'm only go-going over home.
I know dark clouds are gonna gather 'round me, I know my way is rough and steep; And beautiful fields lie just before me, Where God's redeemed there vigils keep.
I'm going there to see my loved ones, Going before me one by one Only go-going over Jordan, I'm only go-going over home.
I'll soon be free from earthly trials Body rest beneath the charm Drop the cross of self-denial And go seeing home to God I'm going there to see my savior Drop where he no more to roam Only going over Jordan I am only going over home
I am just a poor wayfaring stranger Traveling through this world alone; Ain't no sickness, don't know danger In that bright land to which I go.
Going there to see my mother Said she'll meet me when I come Only going over Jordan I am only going over home