Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Acappella Lyrics
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Oooo, I'm poor, I'm blind, I'm weak
(Repeat)
I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
While wandering through this world of woe
But there's no sickness (there's no sickness), toil or danger (no danger)
In that fair land to which I go
I'm goin' there to meet my mother (I'm goin home)
I'm goin' there no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm just going, going over home
I know dark clouds will gather round me
I know my way is rough and steep
But golden fields lie out before me
Where God's redeemed shall never weep
You know I'm gonna leave this land
With its cold and heartless ways
You know I'm gonna leave this land
One of these good ole days
2:
I'm goin' there (I'll be goin) to meet my brothers
(Yes, I am) Going there (I'm going) no more to roam
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin'...
Said I'm only going, oh, yeah, to meet my Savior oh, yeah
I'm going to sing His praises
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home
I'm goin' home
Going home, sweet home, my home
I am going home, sweet home, my home
(Repeat)
I'm poor, I'm blind, I'm weak
Acappella's "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" is a song that reflects on the struggles of life and the hope of reaching a better place after death. The opening lines "Oooo, I'm poor, I'm blind, I'm weak" set the tone for the entire song, emphasizing vulnerability and the challenges faced in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer is a poor, wandering stranger, enduring the hardships of the world, but there's a promised land that awaits him, where there's no sickness, toil, or danger. The phrase "over Jordan" refers to crossing the River Jordan, which in the Bible is associated with crossing from life to death.
The lyrics of the song also suggest that the singer is leaving behind the harsh and heartless ways of this world, and meeting his mother, brothers, and saviour in the afterlife. The golden fields that lie out before him symbolize the hope that there's a better, brighter future that awaits all of us, and gives hope and comfort when we experience difficulties or tragedy in our lives. The song's message speaks to people who are struggling in life, and it's an encouragement that troubles and pain will pass.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooo, I'm poor, I'm blind, I'm weak
I am in a position of hardship and vulnerability, lacking resources and unable to fend for myself.
Oooo, I'm poor, I'm blind, I'm weak
I am in a position of hardship and vulnerability, lacking resources and unable to fend for myself.
I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
I am a traveler in this world, destitute and without a place to call home.
While wandering through this world of woe
As I journey through this difficult and painful world.
But there's no sickness (there's no sickness), toil, or danger (no danger)
In the eternal paradise that awaits me, there is no suffering, labor, or harm.
In that fair land to which I go
In the beautiful and just realm that awaits me.
I'm goin' there to meet my mother (I'm goin home)
I will soon reunite with my deceased mother in the afterlife.
I'm goin' there no more to roam
I will no longer wander without a home or direction.
I'm only going over Jordan
I will pass through the river Jordan, a symbol of passage into the afterlife.
I'm just going, going over home
I am simply traveling to my true home in the afterlife.
I know dark clouds will gather round me
I am aware that trials and difficulties will challenge me on my journey.
I know my way is rough and steep
I know that the road ahead will not be easy.
But golden fields lie out before me
But a beautiful paradise awaits me on the other side of this journey.
Where God's redeemed shall never weep
A place where those who have been saved by God will never again experience sorrow.
You know I'm gonna leave this land
I am determined to leave behind this life and its ways.
With its cold and heartless ways
I have grown weary of the unfeeling and cruel aspects of this world.
One of these good ole days
At some point in the future, I will make my journey to the afterlife.
I'm goin' there (I'll be goin) to meet my brothers
I will also reunite with loved ones who have passed before me in the afterlife.
(Yes, I am) Going there (I'm going) no more to roam
I will never again wander without a home or destination.
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I will soon pass through the river Jordan, on my way to the afterlife.
I'm only goin'...
I am only traveling onward to my true home.
Said I'm only going, oh, yeah, to meet my Savior oh, yeah
I look forward to finally meeting my savior in the afterlife.
I'm going to sing His praises
I will express my gratitude and joy to God when I meet Him.
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I am only traveling through the river Jordan on my way to my true home.
I'm only goin' over home
I am only journeying to my final and true home in the afterlife.
Going home, sweet home, my home
I am returning to my eternal, heavenly home.
I am going home, sweet home, my home
I am making my journey back to my true home in the afterlife.
(Repeat)
The journey may be difficult, but I will faithfully continue until I reach my true home.
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kiwiboynp
The missing verse.
I want to sing salvations story,
In concert with the blood-washed band;
I want to wear a crown of glory,
When I get home to that good land.
I’m going there to see my brothers,
They passed before me one by one;
I’m just a going over Jordan,
I’m just a going over home.
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