Scripture Verse

A land flowing with milk and honey. Exodus 3:8

Introduction

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Avis M. Christiansen (1895–1985)

Words: Av­is M. Chris­tian­sen, 1918.

Music: Hal­dor Lil­le­nas (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Haldor Lillenas (1885–1959)

Lyrics

I’m abiding today in Canaan land,
In the sunlight of God’s love;
And the Sav­ior’s face ever shines before me
As I journey to my home above.

Refrain

I’m abiding in Canaan land!
I’m abiding in Canaan land!
Since He washed my sin away,
It is glo­ry all the way,
I’m abiding in Canaan land!
I’m abiding in Canaan land!
I’m abiding in Canaan land!
All my sins have been forgiv’n,
And I’m on my way to Heav’n,
I’m abiding in Canaan land!

’Tis a foretaste of coming glo­ry yonder
In that land beyond the sky,
Where in bliss untold I shall ever wander
In the blessèd homeland by and by.

Refrain

Won’t you enter the land of peace and blessing,
And its rapture with me share?
All your sin and guilt to the Lord confessing,
You will have a blessèd welcome there.

Refrain