Wayfaring Stranger

Religious Music · Other Songs - Religious Music

I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger

A-travelling through this world of woe;

But there's no sickness, toil or trouble

In that bright world to which I go.

I'm going there to see my Father,

I'm going there no more to roam;

I'm just a-going over Jordan,

I'm just a-going over home.

I know dark clouds will gather 'round me,

I know my way is rough and steep;

But golden fields lay just before me,

Where God's redeemed no more shall weep.

I'm going there to see my mother,

She said she'd meet me when I come;

I'm just a-going over Jordan,

I'm just a-going over home.

I want to wear a crown of glory,

When I get home to that bright land;

I want to sing salvation's story,

In concert with that blood-washed band,

I'm going there to meet my Saviour,

To sing His praises forevermore;

I'm just a-going over Jordan,

I'm just a-going over home.

Wayfaring Stranger

Religious Music presents "Wayfaring Stranger," a traditional hymn deeply rooted in American spiritual and folk traditions. Often associated with the Great Awakening and the Underground Railroad, the song serves as a powerful metaphor for the faithful journeying through life's trials toward spiritual redemption. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet profound melody and lyrics that have resonated across generations of Christian congregations and secular audiences alike. As a staple of the gospel and hymn repertoire, the recording captures the solemnity and hope characteristic of the genre, offering listeners a timeless reflection on perseverance and divine guidance.