I am a poor wayfaring stranger travelling through a world of woe. Ain't no sickness toil or danger in that bright land to which I go. I'm goin there to see my father said he'd meet me when I come. I'm only goin over Jordan. I'm only goin over home.

I know dark clouds gonna gather round me. I know my way'll be rough and steep yet beautiful fields lye just before me where god's redeemed their vigils keep. I'm goin there to see my loved ones gone before me one by one. I'm only goin over Jordan. I'm only goin over home.

I'll soon be free from earthly trials. This body rest in the ol churchyard. I'll drop this cross of self denial and go singin home to God. I'm goin there to see my savior to dwell with him no more to roam. I'm only goin over Jordan I'm only goin over home.

- Wayfaring Stranger

traditional American song, As performed by the band 16 Horsepower

 

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(Photo: Old Granary burying Ground, Boston)