THE RIVER OF JORDAN
(Hazel Houser)

The Louvin Brothers

Also recorded by:
Jim & Jesse; Bernie Leadon; Brennen Leigh; Jim McReynolds;
Monroe Crossing; Reno & Smiley; Southern Rail; 
The Village Singers; Whitstine Brothers.



To the River Of Jordan our Savior went one day
And we read that John The Baptist met Him there
And when John baptized Jesus in Jordan's rushing waters
The mighty power of God filled the air

I'm on my way to the River Of Jordan
Gonna wade right in to the rushing waters
I'm going down to the River Of Jordan
And let the cool waters cleanse my soul

King Naaman was stricken with dreaded leprosy
And he sent for the man of God to pray
But Elisha said to Naaman "go dip yourself in Jordan"
And let the cool waters wash your spots away

So he went right down to the River Of Jordan
He waded right in the rushing waters
He dipped himself in the River Of Jordan
And the cool waters made him whole

Oh the River Of Jordan is many miles away
And this mighty river I may never see
But I'll find myself an alter in an old fashioned church
And my River Of Jordan that will be


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As recorded by RENO & SMILEY:


To the River Of Jordan our Savior went one day
We read that John The Baptist met Him there
When John baptized Jesus in Jordan's rushing water
The mighty power of God filled the air

Well I'm on my way (To the River Of Jordan)
Gonna wade right in (To the rushing waters)
I'm going down (I'm going down) to the River Of Jordan
And let the cool waters cleanse my soul

The River Of Jordan is many miles away
And the mighty banks I may never see
I'll find myself an altar in an some old fashioned church
And that will be the River Of Jordan for me

Well I'm on my way (To the River Of Jordan)
Gonna wade right in (To the rushing waters)
I'm going down (I'm going down) to the River Of Jordan
And let the cool waters cleanse my soul

Well I'm on my way (To the River Of Jordan)
Gonna wade right in (To the rushing waters)
I'm going down (I'm going down) to the River Of Jordan
And let the cool waters cleanse my soul


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - April 2006)


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