The River Jordan has figured prominently in spiritual songs for centuries as a symbol of freedom and deliverance at the symbolic threshold between this world and heaven. As part of a May Erlewine–rich fall here at Follen, her song utilizing the River Jordan image serves as a reminder of life’s gifts and our journey toward spiritual and emotional fulfillment.

Let your troubles go
let them melt with the snow
you won’t need them anymore on the River Jordan.
With stars in our eyes
we’ll sleep under the sky
safe on the banks of the River Jordan.

As the song develops the concept of being baptized of all sins within, the River Jordan captures the song’s themes of liberation and awakening, representing a cleansing of the soul and embrace of new beginnings.

–Chris E.