Hymns for the Living Church ‎#540

540. I'm Just a Poor, Wayfaring Stranger

I'm just a poor, wayfaring stranger,
A trav'ling through this world of woe;
But there's no sickness, no toil or danger,
In that bright world to which I go.
I'm going there to see my mother,*(1)
I'm going there, no more to roam,
I'm just a-going over Jordan,
I'm just a-going over home.

*(2) father, (3) Savior,

Text Information

• First Line: I'm just a poor, wayfaring stranger
• Title: I'm Just a Poor, Wayfaring Stranger
• Meter: Irreg.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 39:12
  ;
  Psalm 119:19
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:18
  ;
  Hebrews 13:14
• Topic: Funeral
• Source: American folk hymn

Tune Information

• Name: WAYFARING STRANGER
• Meter: Irreg.
• Key: d minor