Story Behind The Song
"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" is a well-known American spiritual/folk song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on the journey through life. As with most folk songs, many variations of the lyrics exist.
Song Description
"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" is a well-known American spiritual/folk song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on the journey through life. As with most folk songs, many variations of the lyrics exist.
| Song Length |
3:56 |
Genre |
Folk - Americana, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
Passive, Moving |
Subject |
Philosophy, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Mumford & Sons, Johnny Cash |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1800 - 1899 |
| |
Lyrics
Poor Wayfaring Stranger - Traditional Americana
I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Travelling through this land below
There is no sickness, toil or danger
In that fair land to which I'll go
I'm going there
To meet my sister
I'm going home, no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan
I am just going over home
I'm going there
To meet my mother sister
Said she'd meet me when I come
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
I know dark clouds
Will gather 'round me
I know my path
Is rough and steep
The golden fields lie just before me
Where soul's redeem
Their vigils keep
Well I'm going there
To meet my brother
I'm going home, no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
I'll soon be free from every trial
This form will lie beneath the sod
I'll lose this cross of self-denial
And enter in that home with God
I'm going there
To meet my mother
Said she'd meet me when I come
I am just going over Jordan
I am just going over home
I am just going over home