This song was often played at funerals when I was growing up, and I was never overly fond of it as a child. It had some really high points, which meant I was unable to sing part of it. Now that I'm older, it has a lot more meaning to me. And after this week, knowing how much my family was hurting not being able to be with their wife/mother/grandmother while she was so sick and hurting, it had an extra special meaning.
I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone
Daniel O'Donnell
When I come to the river at the ending of day
When the last winds of sorrow have blown
There'll be somebody waiting to show me the way
I won't have to cross Jordan alone.
When the last winds of sorrow have blown
There'll be somebody waiting to show me the way
I won't have to cross Jordan alone.
Often times I'm weary and troubled and sad
When it seems that my friends have all flown
There is one thought that cheers me and makes my heart glad
I won't have to cross Jordan alone
Though the billows of trouble and sorrow may sweep
Christ the Savior will care for his own
Till the end of my journey my soul he will keep
And I won't have to cross Jordan alone
Christ the Savior will care for his own
Till the end of my journey my soul he will keep
And I won't have to cross Jordan alone
Refrain:
I won't have to cross Jordan alone
Jesus died all my sins to atone
In the darkness I see
He'll be waiting for me
I won't have to cross Jordan alone.
Jesus died all my sins to atone
In the darkness I see
He'll be waiting for me
I won't have to cross Jordan alone.
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Phyllis Gilland and her granddaughter Gracie, who died a few years ago in an ATV accident. More than one person has commented and thought about them being reunited in heaven. Gracie's Mom, Phyllis' youngest daughter, posted this on her Facebook page last night. May God surround Sharon with peace and comfort as her loss this side of heaven seems great.
Phyllis Gilland and her granddaughter Gracie, who died a few years ago in an ATV accident. More than one person has commented and thought about them being reunited in heaven. Gracie's Mom, Phyllis' youngest daughter, posted this on her Facebook page last night. May God surround Sharon with peace and comfort as her loss this side of heaven seems great.
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