On Jordon's Stormy Banks

Yesterday at church we sang this song, and I like it. Older versions in an old hymnal we have, have different music. Some sing the chorus after each verse, while others sing the chorus after two verses. We sang it after each verse. This is the only music we’ve ever sung to, by Christopher Miner.

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: 

I am bound (I am bound) 

I am bound (I am bound) 

I am bound for promised land, 

I am bound (I am bound) 

I am bound (I am bound) 

I am bound for promised land.

2. All o’er those wide extended plains, 

Shines one eternal day; 

There God the Son forever reigns, 

And scatters night away.

3. No chilling winds nor poisonous breath 

Can reach that healthful shore; 

Sickness, sorrow, pain and death, 

Are felt and feared no more.

4. When shall I reach that happy place, 

And be forever blessed? 

When shall I see my Fathers face, 

And in His bosom rest?

Text by Samuel Sennett (1727-1795)

Music by Christopher Miner (1977)