"Jordan" is thought by many to be an older traditional song but it was written in 1954 by Fred Rich, a gospel songwriter from northern Georgia who conceived the chorus of the song at the Co-op where he worked in Blairsville, Georgia.

 

 "Jordan" or "Cold Jordan" (lyrics below).

Lyr Add: JORDAN

Oh sinning is a gentilized journey, take Jesus as your daily guide
Though you may feel pure and saintly without Him walking by your side
And when you come to make your crossing at the end of the pilgrim's way
If you ever will meet your savior, you will surely meet him on that day

Chorus: Now look at that) cold Jordan, (look at its) deep water
(Look at that) wide river Oh heavy mighty billows roll
(You better take) Jesus with you, (He's a) true companion
(For I'm sure) without Him that you never will make it o'er.

That awful day of judgment is coming in the by and by
We'll see our Lord descending in the glory from on high
Oh, let us get in touch with Jesus and in the special love of God
And maybe ever get ready when he comes on Jordan's tide.

Repeat Chorus

Now what you gonna do, Oh what you gonna say
Oh how you gonna feel when you come to the end of the way?

Notes: Recorded by Stanley Brothers; Emmylou Harris; Grateful Dead; Kentucky Colonels; Also called "Cold Jordan."

Last edited on Mon Sep 4th, 2006 03:58 am by theBlackman