I Stood on the Banks of Jordan-Rev. James Cleveland

[darrenmother]

My mama used to have this album. Good memories. I remember Please make me better Lord was on this album.

[MrDunwundering]

There is a short song by Dr. Cleveland entitled "Until He Comes Again". If possible could someone add that to the songs listed on Youtube? I would greatly appreciate it. God Bless!

[1scoobydoo100]

have mercy lord



[MosTalent]

I am moved by how so many of the comments begin with " I remember my father, or, I remember my mother....This is the soundtrack of my youth on Sunday morning with momma and daddy, getting ready for church! Lord help us! I love the work of the lord, and brother James Cleveland did a mighty work. I stood on the banks of Jordan and watched that old ship of Zion take them both home to glory....We all will go one day. Be blessed, pray unceasingly, and accept what GOD allows....

[ChocolateIce60]

I saw my Father go, came back & got my Mother, then you came back & got my only Brother! Lord, I stood on the banks of Jordan. Pray with me.

[mb12398]

Folks say because I'm young that I don't know anything about this song, but I remember singing this at my grandfather's funeral. I remember when he would sing, the Church would light on fire.

[ddnice80]

Great song



[MrVDUBBZ]

I hear this and I think of my Granny and Grand Daddy who both boarded that ship in 1987. Only five days apart. I miss you Grand Daddy and Granny. Know that I am saved and born again. And we will meet again.

[itsjaysworldd]

the death of my brother brought me to this great song .i get my strenght from this music

[Muszikboxxx]

Oh Wow! a Good Gospel song, and Bleach Anime?!?!.... Jackpot?

[mrdev101954]

This is a very sad song in many people lives, I stood there when my father passed and I can feel the sadness that comes with it. We all shall have our day and I pray we'll be ready to board that ship of Zion.I do love this song because of it true message.It bring tears to my eyes.I think of all the mothers and fathers that are on that ship and can rejoice that they are going to a better place.

[MrEntreperneur]

"Be ye therefore ready; For ye know not the day nor the hour"

[tubefan90000]

good song, especially since I'm not a Gospel fan...

one question, though. why are Ichigo and Zangetsu in the background? what does Bleach have to do with Gospel music, or even this song? or is there some other meaning to the words Ichigo and Zangetsu and the image isn't what it looks like?

[eldnheard2]

I have known this song since I was a child in the 60s and I just find it hard to sit still. At first it had nothing to do with the passing of life. For me it says I got to face the day I dreamed about where the world turned red and people were running everywhere trying to find a hiding place and there were none. So while I stand on the banks of the Jordon I got to work while it is day for the night cometh and no man can work. I see alot standing here and I just need to tell them be ready be

[Egdirnam]

Brothers and Sisters do you have your ticket? Are you ready to go? Many of us have stood on the banks of the Jordan, but death will not last for it has been conquered. Hallelujah! As I type this response, tears are flowing down my face. "queenmother928" and all the rest of you we will meet our loved ones over there. YYYeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh­hhhhhhh!

[BigPoppi2]

if you haven't stood on those banks of jordan yet, just keep living!!! Glory be to God, halleujah!!! just so amazing, so beautiful a song. Rip to the great James cleveland. I wish our heavenly Father brings peace to all who have lost someone they love or watch them leave and go on to glory. God is good all the time. thanks for sharing, God bless you, keep you always. . .

[51dragonheart]

I stood on the banks of Jordan in '89 and watched my mother leave me. I have tried to follow her 4 times But I guess I did not have a ticket.

[cynsammy1]

Great Song ,Make u appreciate your Love Ones Here Now

[dpurvis11]

INSPIRATION. that song is truly inspiration.

[TheGeorgia726]

My mother died on this thanksgiving day in 1975,and i play this song every thanksgiving.I'm 75 and it still makes me tear up. Still miss her.

[BORGZARRO1]

I also lost my Mom and Dad and feel this song was written for me because Im a Wedding Minister and when I heard the lyrics when he says "Yuu took my Mother then you came back took my Father you took everthing I hold dear and now you want me to work for you" Im sure its what my mind heard or that God was talking directly to me through this song and I listened,still do Weddings and praise Jesus but I miss my Mom and Dad and continue to do his work on earth.

[pamr1603]

My mom went to be with the Lord on september 25th 2011 it was the hardest thing just to watch her sleep away my life has changed forever one day i will see her again and my other family members that are in heaven waiting for me to come home its so hard not having my mom around

[nrhynes2]

I have lost both parents , sister and a husband and everytime I hear this song, it really hurt. Seems llike it happened yesterday and it has been several years.

[83sedman]

Thz is wut i call gospel he iz da bzt ......

[almondy1963]

@83sedman My mom passed on in April of this year, so I am right with you honey. God please be with us and help us get through this most trying time in our lives.

[mizzimani127]

I lost my dad on July 30th 2011, I watch him sleep away, the hardest day in my life. God please help me,

[jzbent]

THIS SONG IS VERY TOUCHING, BUT I KEEP MY MEMORY OF BOTH PARENTS NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART. GOD BLESS THE ONE WHO STILL HAVE BOTH OR ONE DELLA J.

[ant9425]

I lost my mom Aug.6 1996 three days after my birthday and I lost my father before my birthday of this year, and all I could think about was this song. Thanks for posting it, cause I to see people passing away that are very close to me. Again thanks.

[KazexHogosha]

God don't take anyone we all belong to him they are just in your future waiting on you

[joseph11709]

I am 51yrs. young:) I cared for and lost both of my parents at the age of 25. The Psalmist David said "When my mother and father forsake me, then the Lord will take me up." God has done just that, I remain in his will! I remember hearing this song on Sunday morning while getting ready for church as a little girl. I never imagined it would one day be my exact testimony!

[devontae69]

My Grandmother use to sing this one .She really made that ole hammond talk. So glad she taught me this style of gospel music. Love playing for the Senior Choir more than I do the rest.

[821fayes]

This is my favorite song this remind me of my mother she love this song she used to sing this song all the time and now she had pass away now and then my father pass away to so there are both are gone now i really miss my mother and my father R.I.P and now my grandmother is gone now she just die August the 28 of this year she was 85 year old and her BD was the 9-10 of 2011 of this year she is up ther with my mother

[821fayes]

This is my favorite song this remind me of my mother she love this song she used to sing this song all the time and now she had pass away now and then my father pass away to so there are both are gone now i really miss my mother and my father R.I.P

[peanutswife1]

Oct 3, 13 years ago my mother died, August 14 years ago my husband, 7 years ago my brother and father........ Lord it's all in your hands, i have to live right so I can see them again.....

[humbleyoself]

wow thank you for tthis up load i have not heard this song since i was a small child

it was how my parents taught me about the reality of death. and eventualy had to stand and watch them go home as expected...to see those ships go sailing over

[TheAlready99]

I am looking and waiting for this opportunity to transpire in my life!

[dacookie14]

This the 11 th year of my mother's passing. When you lose your mother you have lost a huge part of your good.

[ruthboaz44]

When this song came out I was a teen. Now, at 60 years old I have experienced the lyrics of this song. The song does not make me sad, it brings back good memories.

I am living to see my mother and father again, but most of all I will be able to see Jesus.

[11shan23]

I'm sorry , but this song is DEPRESSING on so many levels , made me cry .

[tweet106]

BOY HE COULD TOUCH A HEART!!!!

[WEBUILID]

WHEN MY MOTHER KNEW HER TIME WAS COMMING I REMEMBER HER SINGING THIS SONG SOMETIMES I SA THE THIS SONG TALKS ABOUT MY LIFE

[mitajoey]

I love this song. My mom used to sing this at church when I was a kid. I always associate it with her. Thanks for posting.

[TheGenesis316]

If I listen to this song a hundred times I will shed tears a hundred times. The same strong emotional feelings I had when I first heard this song still exists with me now and I understand it from experiential knowledge now. Thank God for these old time Gospel songs song by the Gospel Legends.

[southerndiva33]

I WATCHED THE SHIP TAKE MY GRANNY AWAY. R.I.P. GRANNY!!!!!!!!

[patriciaandsamuel]

Thank you God for the time I had with my parents, Deacon Jack Tasby & Deaconess Geraldine Tasby. Today it has been 11 years since she left for Glory. All I could do was stand there as their ships went sailing by. Much Love to James Cleveland for putting this feeling in words.

[MrSoanxious1911]

Yes i can understand dis song Lord know i can i've been in the place what singing about.You dont know what or how he felt when he song it unless you been in those shoes.I have stood there with my Mother,Father,brothers,Sister,­and many of my friends as went on home

[broccolihart1]

Nobody sings with the pure passion of Rev. Cleveland to this day.

[Misssoft4]

@broccolihart1 You should Rance Allen sing this you will cry I promise you I heard them sing this two times on the radio station and I didn't hear this anymore I wish someone would post this song you will love this by them I promise youl

[broccolihart1]

@Misssoft4 Heh, maybe someone will post it for our listening pleasure .

[1982JROD]

Praise God and all glory and honor be unto Him!

[GetCloseable]

the mens chior at my old church used to sing this... too see the ships go by

[YvonneMinter]

Lord Help Me...

[tweet106]

I remember my father listening to this on the radio back in the days. Today, I understand what his tears meant...

[renascencewoman]

@tweet106 bless your father.

[peady64]

I miss my momma and daddy soooo much. sometimes I feel so lost without them. But GOD gave them the rest they so richly deserved. Thank you JESUS for giving my momma and daddy eternal joy in your bosom. Keep me strong until my number is called. Hallelujah.

[mackey906]

THank you Jesus, To God be the Glory!! This is my story,

[amazinggracewoc]

my son Tracy jr is on the otherside waiting for me.I miss you son.05-17-08

[MrLeoDad]

I stood on the banks of Jordan one day. Thank you Jesus I've got my ticket. Please don't leave me down here. You took my father and my mother but I'll see them someday.

Thank you Jesus

Debra

[wonderfulcogicgirl08]

We used to sing this in church....and at my Granny's funeral....brings back memories...thanks for posting.

[24KAMERON24]

I lost my father in 2000, and then in September of 2010 my mom made her journey, I miss them daily. I thank God for their lives. One day I will join them for now I shall continue to live for GOD,

[ohsobobo]

oooh God is so good and so true, So i will stand on the banks of Jordan

[vswaddy620]

Another favorite. vswaddy620@yahoo.com

[Fluff006]

He is a mother to the motherless and a father to the fatherless.

[TL1GOD]

I LOST MY MOTHER,FATHER AND BROTHERS, BUT I STILL PUT MY TRUST AND FAITH IN GOD. HE IS ALL I HAVE , BECAUSE I KNOW THAT HE KEEP ME IN THIS ARM EACH AND EVERYDAY. GOD IS GOOD YOU NEVERY MISS YOUR WALTER UNTIL YOUR WELL RUN DRY. GRADIE

[wilmauubet]

this song is very pretty i lost my mother 1/24/2010 and this year has and is very hard for me , she was my best friend, she understood me more than anyone, and daily i live with a empty and lonely heart, i fell into depression and each day is a struggle for me. i know one day i will see her in glory land

[patgulley312]

truly fill the spirit

[dot9miricle]

YESS !!.

[queenmother928]

This song goes waaaaaaay back. So touching. My father died in 1974, my only brother died in 1988 and then finally my mom died in 1997, not to mention my grandmother who helped raise me died in 1984. Lord, Lord, I, too, have stood on the banks and watched my dear family board that ship. Now it's just me & my two adult children. I could have been gone, too, many times, but I believe God has a purpose and a plan for me. But I'm making preparation to board that ship when it comes by for me.

[sgold1971]

My mother mother use to play this song. I really miss her Dec will be a year since the LORD called her home.

[anniejohnson100]

This is a very beautiful song ,it makes you think of your love ones now gone

[dijonw15]

I stood on the Banks of jordan one Day, Watching my MOTHERS SHIP pass by, all I could do , was just stand there, Old Jordan my Heart was heavy, as I stood there, I got my ticket, because one day I will be catching that same SHIP I saw my DEAR MOTHER CATCH. One day MAMA.

[gospelodmac]

2009 - My dear friend/"sister," Shawndrel was shot in her head, bled and died.

2010 - My dear, dear cousin, Glenda, died of cancer.

2010 - My dear friend, Darnell, was a victim of an accidental shooting, he bled and died.

I have stood on the banks of Jordan and made a resting place. The ship has come once, and returned time after time. I stood there so long I nearly saw the ship come for me. Hmm...my ticket is stamped on my forehead Jesus!

[gospelodmac]

1994 - My dear Uncle Leon died of HIV/AIDs

1999 - My dear Grandmother died of 3 heartattacks and 2 strokes in one week.

2004 - My dear cousin Charlie Mae died of cancer

2004 - My dear Antie died of Multiple Sclerosis

2006 - My family's dear friend, Carolyn died of an anorism

2007 - My dear cousin PJ was shot twice in the head, bled and died

2008 - My dear bishop, S. C. Madison, died.

2009 - My dear Uncle Pierce died of a heartattack and asthma attack

[1luvKamiSama1]

@gospelodmac H

tonight i was reading your comment and are you from the UOPFAP? I do remember learning of Bishop S.C. Madison passng?

I amafromermember of the UHOP in Delray Beach Florida

and I give my condolence to you and your loved ones.

[gospelodmac]

@1luvKamiSama1

Lol, thanks so so much! Its good to receive blessed words from a former member, that is not common, most former members fill our ears and blind our eyes with curses - not the way of Christ. But I really appreciate you! I wish more former members would be like you. Even though the mourning is over, and the faith still goes on strong, it is appreciated. Now, in closing, in the words of S. C. Madison, "you will always be loved as a member!" Peace and Grace!

[queenmother928]

@gospelodmac I'm attend the UHOPFAP in Charlotte. I feel you.

[queenmother928]

@gospelodmac I attend the UHOPFAP in Charlotte. I feel you.

[BeBlessed52]

I just finished reading the responses about people missing their mothers. I will not know about that kind of relationship because my mom didn't want me. She gave me up for adoption to a woman who mistreated me. I can talk about this now because Christ reigns in my life, but oh, how I would have liked to have had that kind of mother's love! I show my love to my only daughter.

[JEL52863]

I had a cassette tape of this version back in 1991. I am so glad to have found this version again!!!

[rhalbert2000]

i remember my grandma playing this song when i was a little girl.....patting her feet....smiling....everything was soooo peaceful....it took me a while but now i realize...why...grandmother was so at peace....knowing GOD HAS YOUR BACK....WILL SURELY DO IT!!!

[themrduragss]

love the traditional shouting at 3:44

[jonesinthehouse]

WoW! Awesome. Rev. Cleveland. A great minster of sermon and music. I was kid when this song came out. Our choir sang it and at 8 years old this is one song that touched me then and now. I have seen many pass on to etenity but I do thank God for my Mom&Dad who are still here. I know that I too will have to leave from mortality to imortality but I am so glad to know that I will be on banks of Jordan going home with my ticket, stamped for gloryland. Thank you Jesus for salvation!

[sallywalker1000]

I used to sing this song as a member of The Lincoln Ave Baptist Choir. It is a beautiful song.

[Joshua12254]

Lovely Song That Soprano In The Back Ground Was Hitting That Note Amen!!

[wilmauubet]

that ship took my mother home 1-24-2010 and it took a part of me with it i lost my best friend , and i wanted to give up,it give me comfort knowing one day i will see her again, i play this song daily in my car and in my home , i lost my dad in2000

[aleshakrussey]

My Mother, Kattie has this song in my heart and if the Lord allows she will sing this to Her 94 year old Beautiful Grandmother. Mother's Day 2010

[BigSteph101]

the only word i can think of this song is "beautiful"

[coolrobertchapman]

I ask God to... make you happy, make you smile, guide you safely through every mile; grant you wealth, give you health, and most of all, give you care and love you well.

[pettis06]

@coolrobertchapman Thank u!!! God Bless U, It's good to know there are still people who cares about others. Tears are flowing down.

[sweetdrops45]

I love this song , my grandmother use to sing it all the time so I found the cd and now my son loves the son , sounds like a generation I have now . Thanks for the video

[ThePiscean60]

the one and only- I haven't heard it in years, so beautiful!!

thankyou so much

please post more

cheers to all-

[STAR6440]

Its help me focus on the world and see things is not right with the world today there is to much fighting, hatred,killing etc ,and I fall on my knees and pray 4 us. I can't wait when its mine turn 4 that ship.

[STAR6440]

when I was 2 that ship carry my father away. when my son was 2 1/2 we watch the ship taken momma away.Crying is a way for your soul can cleanse.

[tthomas101]

Lord have mercy so many ships hope you got your ticket

[cdjblue52]

When I was a little girl, right after my great gr mother passe, I remember my aunt crying while this song was playing...I was too young to understand...Mama died a few months ago...now I do. Thanks for the post.

[structure039]

This is the most powerful gospel song I have ever heard.

[nettnett34able]

I love this song. I have stood on the banks many times. I thank god that I still have my mother but he took someone just as close. I have my ticket and I am waiting. I am going to stand here and wait on the ship with tears in my eyes. "THANK YOU FATHER"

[ydl7]

This song tells my life story. Took my father, came back and got my mother you took everything to me that was so dear. I feel so lost w/o them sometimes. But He is a mother to the motherless and a father to the fatherless. God is so good. I got my ticket Jesus. Please dont' leave me down here. ....I've stood on those banks so many times. God still remains good.

[pettis06]

@ydl7 I feel your pain He took my MOM first, than he came back three yrs later and took my DAD. They were my WORLD. I feel so alone sometimes, I have noone else I can realy take to and feel my pain, you know a MOTHER understands just what her child goes thur. I miss them both soooo much.

[Misssoft4]

I know how you feel I lost my mother to liver cancer and she never drank or smoke but she had breast cancer and it went to her liver but you know God help me he let her come home for a reason and she was ready and I hurt to but to know that she is resting and I know God helped her come home because she prayed her last pray to him on her death bed and she was ready to go home to be with him. Your mother loves you and she wants what best for you and you will see her again

[mdawson52]

This version of this song reminds me when I was growing up my mother love James Cleveland and now that my mother and father is gone they died together and that touches my soul even more when I hear this song this was one of my favorite growing up she played it all the time I love you Mom and Dad its been 4 years

[sweet1458]

@ydl7

Hello,

I can relate with you. I did the same thing watching my mother take her last breath. When she was killed  in a car accident. Just four days after my graduation from college...

[raheem2245]

@ydl7 Same God did to me and I know one thing,God allow my mother to teach me Him.That's all u need!

[peady64]

I lost my momma over a year ago. The good Lord uses this song and Brooks and Dunns "I Believe" comforts me like no other. Thank you and bless you for posting.

[ace180xxx]

beautiful song one of my all times favorite song. if you know the words keep me in your prayers and thoughts i really need it. thanks for posting

[MinisterSeanJoseph]

@ace180xxx Amen! Your in my prayers!! Thanks for letting us know you need prayer.... Bless You!