On Jordan's
VERSE 1
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
and cast a wishful eye
to Canaan's fair and happy land,
where my possessions lie.
VERSE 2
O'er all those wide extended plains
shines one eternal day;
there God the Son forever reigns,
and scatters night away.
VERSE 3
No chilling winds or poisonous breath
can reach that healthful shore;
sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
are felt and feared no more.
VERSE 4
When I shall reach that happy place,
I'll be forever blest,
for I shall see my Father's face,
and in his bosom rest.
Chorus
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.
Samuel Stennett was born at Exeter, in 1727. His father was pastor of a Baptist congregation in that city; afterwards of the Baptist Chapel, Little Wild Street, London. In this latter pastorate the son succeeded the father in 1758. He died in 1795. Dr. Stennett was the author of several doctrinal works, and a few hymns.
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
and cast a wishful eye
to Canaan's fair and happy land,
where my possessions lie.
VERSE 2
O'er all those wide extended plains
shines one eternal day;
there God the Son forever reigns,
and scatters night away.
VERSE 3
No chilling winds or poisonous breath
can reach that healthful shore;
sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
are felt and feared no more.
VERSE 4
When I shall reach that happy place,
I'll be forever blest,
for I shall see my Father's face,
and in his bosom rest.
Chorus
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.
Samuel Stennett was born at Exeter, in 1727. His father was pastor of a Baptist congregation in that city; afterwards of the Baptist Chapel, Little Wild Street, London. In this latter pastorate the son succeeded the father in 1758. He died in 1795. Dr. Stennett was the author of several doctrinal works, and a few hymns.