I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger

Traveling through this world of woe

Ain't no sickness, toil, nor danger

In that bright to which I go

I'm going there to see my father

Said he'd meet me when I come

Only going over Jordan

I'm only going over home

I know dark clouds gonna gather me

I know my way be rough and steep

Yet beautiful fields lie just before me

Where God's redeemed their vigils keep

I'm going there to see my loved ones

Gone before me one by one

Only going over Jordan

I'm only going over home

I'll soon be free from earthly trials

Body rests in your churchyard

Dropped his cross of self denial

And go singing home to God

I'm going there to see my savior

Dwell with him, no more to roam

Only going over Jordan

I'm only going over home

I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger

Traveling through this world of woe

Ain't no sickness, toil, nor danger

In that bright to which I go

I'm going there to see my mother

Said she'd meet me when I come

Only going over Jordan

I'm only going over home