Old Jordan's Waves I Do Not Fear

Verse 1

Some day, I know not when 'twill be, The angel death will come to me; But this I know, if Christ be near, Old Jordan's waves I will not fear.

Verse 2

My sins he long ago forgave, And still I feel his pow'r to save; And if I keep the witness clear, Old Jordan's waves I shall not fear.

Verse 3

O'er me has sorrow's storm oft swept, Safe from the danger me he's kept; If still I trust this friend so dear, Old Jordan's waves I need not fear.

Verse 4

My lov’d ones they have cross’d the tide, But safely cross’d with Christ their guide; They sweetly whispered in my ear, Old Jordan's waves I do not fear.

Verse 5

So when at death's cold brink I stand, My hand clasp’d in my Saviour's hand; I too, shall shout in tones so clear, Old Jordan's waves I do not fear.