on jordan s stormy banks i stand and cast a wishful eye to canaan s fair and happy land where my persuasions lie i m bound for the promised land i m bound for the promised land oh who will come and go with me i m bound for the promised land all those wide extended plains shines one eternal day there god s a son forever reigns and scatters night away i m bound for the promised land i m bound for the promised land oh who will come and go with me i m bound for the promised land no chilling winds no poison spread can reach that healthful shore sickness and sorrow pain and death are felt and feared no more i m bound for the promised land i m bound for the promised land oh who will come and go with me i m bound for the promised land  when shall i reach that heavenly place and be forever blessed when shall i see my father s face and in his bosom rest i m bound for the promised land i m bound for the promised land oh who will come and go with me i m bound for the promised land filled with delight my rested soul would ever longer stay though jordan s waves around me roar there bliss alone shall weigh i m bound for the promised land i m bound for the promised land oh who will come and go with me i m bound for the promised land