Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—J

Jordan Passed

Death over. Jordan is the Styx of Christian mythology, because it was the river which separated the wilderness [of this world] from the promised land.

If I still hold closely to Him,
What hath He at last?
Sorrow vanquished, labour ended,
Jordan passed.

John Mason Neale, D.D. (Stephen the Sabaite.)

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Jordeloo
Joncs
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on Jordan Passed from Fact Monster:

  • Jordan - Information on Jordan — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.

Related Content
© 2000–2008 Pearson Education, publishing as Fact Monster