1. In days of deep depression, when demise of hope is seen,
The web of sin has brought to man a broken shattered dream.
But I have found within the Cross of Christ a victory!
Oh, Glory, Hallelujah! God’s blessings now I see.

2. We live in times when Christians seem content to live in sin.
Deceitfulness of self and pride—their wilderness within.
God’s fullness they have not desired; in grace, they’ve never grown.
They’ve left the land of Egypt, but Canaan’s land, unknown!

3. Oh Christian, come to Jordan’s brink and view the land supreme!
The fullness of a life with God, a land for His redeemed!
Through Jordan’s river you must cross, and Gilgal’s work believe!
God’s rest to you He’s promised; believe it and receive.

4. But Canaan’s more than Jordan’s brink and Gilgal’s work of grace.
A vast, rich land with wealth untold, each day new blessings trace.
Oh, friend, this life is waiting now; Christ blood has power to be
The source of all these blessings, the wealth of Calvary!

5. Within this glorious Canaan life a mountain stands in view.
It’s called Moriah, Mount of God; it’s climbed by just a few.
Though Ishmael’s gone, our Isaac now must be on altar laid.
God’s fire must bring consuming, each day burnt offering made.

Refrain:
I’ve crossed the Jordan River; I’ve entered Canaan’s land!
Inheritance is waiting for me, I understand!
I’m feasting off the honey, the corn, the oil, and wine!
I’ve crossed the Jordan River; rich blessings now are mine.


I’VE CROSSED THE JORDAN RIVER
Words: H. T. Spence
Music: H. T. Spence
© Foundations Bible College and Theological Seminary.
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