49. On Jordan's Stormy Banks

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

Refrain:
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
oh, who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.

2All o'er those wide extended plains
shines one eternal day;
there God the Son forever reigns,
and scatters night away. [Refrain]

3 No chilling winds or pois'nous breath
can reach that healthful shore;
sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
are felt and feared no more. [Refrain]

4 When shall I reach that happy place,
and be forever blest?
When shall I see my Savior's face,
and in God's bosom rest? [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
Title: On Jordan's Stormy Banks
Author: Samuel Stennett, 1727-1795
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ;
Topic: Advent; Heaven, Eternal Life; Last Times (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: PROMISED LAND
Adapter: Rigdon M. McIntosh, 1836-1899
Arranger: Norman Johnson
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Southern Harmony
Copyright: Arr. © 1968 Singspiration Music, admin. Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.



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