On Jordan's Stormy Banks

On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand and cast a wishful eye

To Canaan’s fair and happy land where my possessions lie.

All o’er those wide extended plains shines one eternal day.

There God the Son forever reigns and scatters night away.

[Chorus]

I am bound (I am bound),

I am bound (I am bound),

I am bound for the promised land, I am bound (I am bound),

I am bound (I am bound),

I am bound for the promised land,

No chilling winds nor poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore.

Sickness, sorrow, pain and death are felt and feared no more.

When shall I reach that happy place and be forever blessed?

When shall I see my Father’s face and in His bosom rest?

[Chorus x3]

©1997 Christopher Minor Music. Words by Samuel Stennett. Music by Christopher Minor

Arrangement by Daniel Campbell