I am a poor wayfarin' stranger,
While travelin' through this world of woe
Yet there's no sickness, toil, nor danger,
In that bright world to which I go.
I'm goin' there to see my Father.
I'm goin' there, no more to roam.
I'm only goin' over Jordan.
I'm only goin' over home.

I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is rough and steep
Yet beauties fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed theirs visions keep
I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home