On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand

As I drove to work this morning, the lyrics of this old hymn greatly encouraged me.

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan's fair and happy land,
Where my possessions lie.

I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land;
I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land.

O the transporting, rapturous scene,
That rises to my sight!
Sweet fields arrayed in living green,
And rivers of delight!

I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land;
I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land.

There generous fruits that never fail,
On trees immortal grow;
There rocks and hills, and brookd and vales,
With milk and honey flow.

I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land;
I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land.

O'er all those wide extended plains
Shines one sternal day;
There God the Son forever reigns,
A scatters night away.

I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land;
I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land.

No chilling winds or poisnous breath
Can reach that healthful shore;
Sickness, sorrow, pain and death,
Are felt and feared no more.

I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land;
I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land.

When shall I reach that happy place,
I'll be forever blest,
For I shall see my Father's face,
And in His bosom rest.

I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land;
I am bound, I am bound
I and bound for the promised land.

Filled with delight my raptured soul
Would here no longer stay;
Though Jordan's waves around me roll,
Fearless I'd launch away.

I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land;
I am bound, I am bound
I am bound for the promised land.

Words by Samuel Stennett