Im just a poor wayfaring stranger
Travelin through a world of woe
Where theres no sickness toil or danger
In that bright land to which I go
Im goin there to see my mother
She said shed meet me when I come
Im only goin over jordan
Im only goin over home

I know dark clouds are gonna 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
Im going there to see my loved ones
Gone on before me one by one
Im only goin over jordan
Im only goin over home
Ill soon be free from earthly trials
This body rest in the old churchyard
Ill drop this cross of self denial
Then Ill go singin on to god
Im going there to see my savior
Ill dwell with him and Ill never roam
Im only goin over jordan
Im only goin over home