I am standing on the Jordan Gazing 'cross the swelling tide There I'll rest my heavy burden 'Till all doubts and fears Lord subside
I can hear the angels singing I can see, Lord, them 'round the throne Well I can hear, I hear the saints, child, oh singing Hallelujah, Hallelujah now, now 'tis done, oh yes
Tell me... How far am I from Canaan? 2x With the angels singing and the joybell ringing And glory, Lord, How far am I from Canaan?
Lord, over there we'll shout, "Troubles over!" 2x
With the angels singing and the joybell ringing And glory, Lord, How far am I from Canaan? Lord, up there I'll need my mother Lord, when I get on home, my savior I'll join Well, I'll shout God knows I'm going to dwell