I'm Crossing Jordan River

DESCRIPTION: "I'm crossing Jordan river, Lord I want my crown (x2)." "Oh when I'm crossing Jordan River, I want my crown." "Jordan river chilly and cold, The love of Jesus is in my soul." "Jordan river deep and wide, None can cross but the sanctified." And similarly
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1963
KEYWORDS: religious river nonballad
FOUND IN: US
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Courlander-NegroFolkMusic, pp. 258-259, "I'm Crossing Jordan River" (1 text, 1 tune)
CROSS-REFERENCES:
cf. "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" (floating lyrics)
File: CNFM258

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