1360. On Jordan's stormy banks I stand

1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan's fair and happy land,
Where my possessions lie.

Chorus:
We will rest in the fair and happy land,
Just across on the evergreen shore;
Sing the song of Moses and the Lamb by and by,
And dwell with Jesus evermore.

2 O'er all those wide extended plains
Shines one eternal day;
There Christ, the Sun, forever reigns,
And scatters night away. [Chorus]

3 When shall I reach that happy place,
And be forever blest?
When shall I see my Father's face,
And in his kingdom rest? [Chorus]

4 Filled with delight, my raptured soul
Would here no longer stay;
Tho' Jordan's waves around me roll,
Fearless I'd launch away. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
Author: Rev. Samuel Stennett
Publication Date: 1886
Scripture:
Topic: Bible Songs: Reward of Saints
Tune Information
Name: ON JORDAN'S STORMY BANKS
Composer: T. C. O'Kane
Key: G Major or modal



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