Deep River

Michael Tippett

Deep river, my home is over Jordan,
Deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into camp-ground.

O chillun! O don't you want to go,
To that gospel feast,
That promised land,
That land where all is peace?
Walk into heaven, and take my seat,
And cast down my crown at Jesus' feet.

Deep river, my home is over Jordan,
I want to cross over into camp-ground, Lord!

from 'A Child of our Time'

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Michael Tippet (1905-98)

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