[Verse 1] I am a poor wayfaring stranger While traveling through this world of woe There is no sickness, toil or danger In that bright world to which I go [Chorus 1] 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 [Verse 2] I know dark clouds will gather 'round me I know my way is rough and steep
Yet beauteous fields lie just before me Where God's redeemed their vigils keep [Chorus 2] 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 going there to see my savior I'm going there [?] I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home