Wayfaring Stranger
Journey to Redemption: Wayfaring Stranger's Soulful Odyssey
Lyrics
I'm just a poor Wayfaring Stranger
I am a humble traveler, a wandering stranger.
Travelin' through a world of woe
I am journeying through a world filled with sorrow and difficulties.
Where there's no sickness toil or danger
In that place I'm heading to, there is no sickness, toil, or danger.
In that bright land to which I go
I am headed towards a bright land, a better place.
I'm goin' there to see my mother
I am traveling to reunite with my mother.
She said she'd meet me when I come
She promised to meet me when I arrive.
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I am crossing over the Jordan River symbolizing a transition.
I'm only goin' over home
I am returning to my true home.
I know dark clouds are gonna gather 'round me
Acknowledging that challenges and hardships will be part of my journey.
I know my way will be rough and steep
Recognizing that my path will be difficult and steep.
But beautiful fields lie just before me
Anticipating beautiful fields that await me despite the challenges.
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep
Referring to a place where those redeemed by God maintain their vigil, possibly heaven.
I'm going there to see my loved ones
I am going to be reunited with my loved ones who passed away.
Gone on before me one by one
My loved ones have gone ahead of me, one by one.
I'm only goin' over Jordan
Reiterating the journey over the symbolic Jordan River.
I'm only goin' over home
Emphasizing the return to the true home.
I'll soon be free from earthly trials
Expressing the anticipation of freedom from earthly trials.
This body rest in the old churchyard
My physical body will find rest in the old churchyard, symbolizing death.
I'll drop this cross of self denial
I will let go of the burdens of self-denial.
Then I'll go singin' on to God
Afterward, I will joyfully sing praises to God.
I'm going there to see my savior
I am going to see my savior, possibly referring to meeting God.
I'll dwell with Him and I'll never roam
I will dwell with Him and never wander again.
I'm only goin' over Jordan
Repeating the theme of crossing over the Jordan River.
I'm only goin' over home
Reiterating the return to the true home with a sense of finality.
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