| Stanza | Poetry Source by First Line | |||
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| 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) |
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,, Stanza 1 |
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| Chorus |
I am bound for the promised land, O who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. |
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| 2 |
When shall I reach that happy place, And be forever blest? When shall I see my Father's face, And in his bosom rest? (Chorus) |
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,, Stanza 6 |
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| 3 |
Filled with delight, my raptured soul Would here no longer stay: Though Jordan's waves around me roll, Fearless I'd launch away. (Chorus) |
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,, Stanza 7 |