The Bliss of Canaan

Verse 1

Dwelling now in Canaan land With the pure and holy band, Oh, how precious and how glorious is my rest; Jesus smiles upon me here, I am free from doubt and fear, I am dwelling on Mount Zion’s shining crest.

Chorus

Glory, glory, glory, I am glad to tell, Sanctified and happy, with my soul ’tis well; Now the Holy Spirit doth my bosom thrill, Sweetly I repose within my Father’s will.

Verse 2

Now from bondage I am free, Egypt’s hosts are in the sea, And the wilderness cannot my spirit hold; For I’ve tasted honey sweet, Joy so full and rest complete, And the glories of this land are yet untold.

Verse 3

Waters pure as crystal clear, Springing all around me here, Fill me to o’erflowing like a cooling well; All its glories rich are mine, As its beauties round me shine, How with happiness and joy my heart doth swell.

Verse 4

Of the seed of Abraham, Heir of God through Christ I am, And this blessed Canaan is His will to me; ’Cross the Jordan’s swelling stream, Where celestial sunrays gleam, Richest blessings are awaiting here for thee.