The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10576

10576. The Prospect

1 The Jordan is rolling betwixt me and home;
I stand on the margin, the summons has come.
My Joshua leads me through death’s darkest wave;
His hand is unerring, and mighty to save.

Refrain:
Mighty to save, mighty to save;
The Lord is my leader, and mighty to save.

2 The world is behind me, life’s trials are o’er;
Lo! Heav’n is appearing, I see the blest shore.
Bright angels are beaming their welcome to me;
And God, my Redeemer, benignant I see. [Refrain]

3 Now in the dread moment my sins I confess;
My only foundation is His righteousness,
Who purchased salvation for me by His death,
And gives me assurance through penitent faith. [Refrain]

4 O Savior! be near me, keep hold of my hand:
The waters, though surging, will own Thy command.
My fears have all vanished, death’s terrors have gone;
I walk through the river, and up to the throne. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The Jordan is rolling betwixt me and home
• Title: The Prospect
• Author: Gervase Smith, 1821-1882
• Refrain First Line: Mighty to save, mighty to save
• Language: English
• Source: The manuscript for this hymn was found in Smith's desk after his death
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [The Jordan is rolling betwixt me and home]
• Composer: H. W. Lanning (1884)
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Joyful Lays, by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1884)
• Copyright: Public Domain