Widespread and much-collected. Sung by both Blacks and Whites (the Carter Family and others). Also known as "Down to the River of Jordan (Jerdan)." The verse order changes, and several other verses in some versions. It is identified in its versions by the line "Some of these days" or "One of these days."

In the Cleveland Index of Spirituals, it is catalogued under the name "Some of These Days," which is the title in Grissom, "Negro Sings a New Heaven," and "Some o' Dese Days," Johnson, "Green Pastures Spirituals." Also known as "I'm Goin' Down to de Ribber ob Jerden," in Ballanta-Taylor, "Saint Helena Island Spirituals."

Down to the River of Jordan
As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Arkansas, The Max Hunter Folk Collection, the welcome table appears in the 4th verse:

1. I'm a goin' down the river of Jordan
O yes, I'm goin' down to the river of Jordan
Some of these days, hallaluia
I'm goin' down to the river of Jordan (2x)
Some of these days.

2. I'm a gonna set down by my Jesus
O yes, I'm goin' down to the river of Jordan
Some of these days, hallaluia
I'm a gonna set down by my Jesus (2x)
Some of these days.

3. I'm a gonna sing in the Heavenly choir
O yes, I'm a gonna sing in the Heavenly choir
Some of these days, hallaluia
I'm a gonna sing, the Heavenly choir (2x)
Some of these days.

4. I'm a gonna eat at the welcome table
O yes, I'm gonna eat at the welcome table
Some of these days, hallaluia
I'm gonna eat at the welcome table (2x)
Some of these days.

Real Audio is provided.
http://maxhunter.missouristate.edu/songinformation.aspx?ID=1285
(The site may have changed since I took this down long ago, but just google Max Hunter).

I'm sure that versions are in the African-American Spirituals Permathread here at Mudcat, Thread 38686: Spirituals Permathread