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Dwelling in the Land

Joel A. Erickson (2005) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 37:3

Verse 1

Long lone years I lived in sin, Wretched slave I was within; Goshen was my dwelling place, Dark and deep was my disgrace. But now I’m

Chorus

Dwelling in the land, Fed from Father’s hand, Trusting, simply trusting every day; Living in the light, Blest with beauty bright, Walking with my Savior all the way.

Verse 2

I will sing unto the Lord: By the power of His word Pharoah’s hosts are in the sea, Parted by His pow’r for me. And now I’m

Chorus

Dwelling in the land, Fed from Father’s hand, Trusting, simply trusting every day; Living in the light, Blest with beauty bright, Walking with my Savior all the way.

Verse 3

Wand’ring through the wilderness, Oft I stumbled in distress; Yet by cloud and fiery flame, Led o’er shimm’ring sands I came. And now I’m

Chorus

Dwelling in the land, Fed from Father’s hand, Trusting, simply trusting every day; Living in the light, Blest with beauty bright, Walking with my Savior all the way.

Verse 4

I to Jordan’s banks was brought, Saw the shore I longing sought: God in answer to my plea, Second parting made for me. So now I’m

Chorus

Dwelling in the land, Fed from Father’s hand, Trusting, simply trusting every day; Living in the light, Blest with beauty bright, Walking with my Savior all the way.

Verse 5

Jericho and giants fell, Death to all that would rebel; In this land I’ll ever dwell, And my God’s great goodness tell. Praise God, I’m

Chorus

Dwelling in the land, Fed from Father’s hand, Trusting, simply trusting every day; Living in the light, Blest with beauty bright, Walking with my Savior all the way.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 37:3