After many long year in bondage
God’s chosen people had been
Out in the wilderness wandering
‘Twas all because of sin
Their leader had been old Moses
And now that he had died
God said to Joshua: Cross over to the other side

Cross over to the other side of Jordan
The Lord to Joshua said
Cross over to the other side of Jordan
My people must be led
No longer in the wilderness wander
From Egypt’s bondage flee
And when you reach the other side, you shall be free

The river now lies before you, and I the waters control
Now is the time to cross over, the waters back will roll
And wonderful land awaits you, just over Jordan’s tide
Just remember, victory lies over on the other side

Well, then God said to Joshua: Look toward the setting Sun
All the nations that you see, someday will be won
Just as I was to Moses, so I will be to thee
I’ll stand by you in battle, I’ll bring you victory