On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan's fair and happy land
Where my possessions lie
All o'er those wide extended plains
Shines one eternal day
There God, the Son forever reigns
And scatters night away.
I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the Promise Land
I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the Promise Land
No chilling wind nor poisonous breath
Can reach that healthful shore
Where sickness, sorrow, pain and death
Are felt and feared no more
I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the Promise Land
I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the Promise Land
When shall I see that happy place
And be forever blessed
When shall I see my Father's face
And in His bosom rest
I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the Promise Land
I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the Promise Land
Words by Samuel Stennett (Public Domain), Music by Christopher Miner
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On Jordan's Stormy Banks
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Aug 12, 2026 updated
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Keith & Kristyn Getty perform the classic hymn "On Jordan's Stormy Banks," a song that reflects on the believer's journey toward heaven. The lyrics, written by Samuel Stennett, use the imagery of standing on the banks of the Jordan River, looking toward the Promised Land, which represents eternal life with God. The song expresses a longing for that heavenly home where there is no sickness, sorrow, or death, and where believers will see God's face and rest in His presence. The Getty's rendition is a gentle, reverent treatment of this timeless hymn, offering comfort and hope to listeners.
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