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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
E
About this Hymn
In the book of Exodus, we read of how God called the children of Israel away from the slavery of Egypt to the promise of a new land, where they would be free to live and worship him. They would have to cross the Jordan River to find it—and here we find the theme of this hymn! Just as the Israelites looked over the Jordan and longed for the Promised Land, we long for our forever home in heaven.
The tune, written by Christopher Miner in the mid-1990s, made this one of the most loved hymns to emerge from the retuned hymn movement in Reformed University Fellowship groups of the early 2000s, and it was first recorded on Pilgrim Days: Indelible Grace II (2002). – Chris Fenner & Kevin Twit
The tune, written by Christopher Miner in the mid-1990s, made this one of the most loved hymns to emerge from the retuned hymn movement in Reformed University Fellowship groups of the early 2000s, and it was first recorded on Pilgrim Days: Indelible Grace II (2002). – Chris Fenner & Kevin Twit
Lyrics
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.
Chorus
I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for Promised Land. I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for Promised Land.
Verse 2
All o'er those wide extended plains shines one eternal day. There God the Son forever reigns, and scatters night away.
Verse 3
No chilling winds nor poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore; there sickness, sorrow, pain, and death are felt and feared no more.
Verse 4
When shall I reach that happy place, and be forever blest? When shall I see my Father's face, and in his bosom rest?
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 for Promised Land. I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for Promised Land.
Verse 2
All o'er those wide extended plains shines one eternal day. There God the Son forever reigns, and scatters night away.
Verse 3
No chilling winds nor poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore; there sickness, sorrow, pain, and death are felt and feared no more.
Verse 4
When shall I reach that happy place, and be forever blest? When shall I see my Father's face, and in his bosom rest?
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Samuel Stennett, 1787
Music: Christopher Miner © 1997 Getty Music Hymns and Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)
Music: Christopher Miner © 1997 Getty Music Hymns and Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)