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  • Crossing the Jordan :: By April Kelcy

    Crossing the Jordan :: By April Kelcy

    The Jordan River was crossed in a supernatural way more than once. This did not escape the attention of slaves in America circa mid-1800s, and out of that history came famous spirituals such as “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Every Time I Feel the Spirit.” Even the American folk song, “Michael Row the Boat Ashore,” that became especially popular in the 1960s…