The Minstrel of Zion ‎#34

34. Christian pilgrims

1 To Jordan's banks our hosts are come,
And shout to view their long-sought home.

Chorus:
And we're passing safely over
To the other side of Jordan;
And we're passing safely over
To the other side of Jordan;
And we're passing safely over
To the land of endless rest.

2 Ten thousand snares already past,
We see the promised land at last. [Chorus]

3 From Pharaoh's hellish hosts set free,
We safely cross'd the deep red sea. [Chorus]

4 O'er deserts waste and wild we stray'd,
Of our ownselves and foes afraid. [Chorus]

5 But Jesus sent us bread from heav'n,
And water from the rock was giv'n. [Chorus]

6 At length our journey nearly o'er,
With bounding hearts we hail the shore. [Chorus]

7 Behold those hills, where pleasures grow,
Those vales where "milk and honey flow." [Chorus]

8 There in that beauteous, wealthy land;
Bright streams "roll down their golden sand." [Chorus]

9 There trees of life, for ever green,
Along the river banks are seen. [Chorus]

10 There "never-withering flowers" appear,
And spring and autumn rule the year. [Chorus]

11 Those lofty hills--I look on them,
For there is New Jerusalem. [Chorus]

12 Its burnish'd tow'rs the sun outshine,
A mansion there I claim as mine. [Chorus]

13 Its pearly gates, it's golden streets,
My longing heart with rapture greets. [Chorus]

14 The God of glory there displays
The beamings of his smiling face. [Chorus]

15 O Zion! I have long'd to be
A happy citizen of thee. [Chorus]

16 No more to war, no more to roam,
But dwell in peace and joy at home. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: To Jordan's banks our hosts are come
• Title: Christian pilgrims
• Refrain First Line: And we're passing safely over
• Publication Date: 1845

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS
• Composer: S. W.
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: B♭ Major