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We're On the Way

H. G. Jackson • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 6:6

Verse 1

From Egypt’s cruel bondage fled, Obedient to our Lord’s command, And by His word and spirit led, We’re on the way to Canaan’s land!

Chorus

We’re on the way, a pilgrim band; We’re on the way to Canaan’s land; Divinely guided day by day, We’re on the way, we’re on the way.

Verse 2

Thro’ wildernesses wide and drear, Our Lord will guide our steps aright, Behold! to prove His presence here, The cloud by day, the fire by night!

Chorus

We’re on the way, a pilgrim band; We’re on the way to Canaan’s land; Divinely guided day by day, We’re on the way, we’re on the way.

Verse 3

His pow’r the smitten rock controls, A crystal stream our need supplies, He feeds our hungry, fainting souls With daily manna from the skies!

Chorus

We’re on the way, a pilgrim band; We’re on the way to Canaan’s land; Divinely guided day by day, We’re on the way, we’re on the way.

Verse 4

In hostile lands we feel no fear; No foe our onward march can stay; In ev’ry conflict He is near, Whose presence cheers us on the way.

Chorus

We’re on the way, a pilgrim band; We’re on the way to Canaan’s land; Divinely guided day by day, We’re on the way, we’re on the way.

Verse 5

Ere long, the river cross’d, we’ll meet The ransom’d host at His right hand; And there receive a welcome sweet, From our dear Lord to Canaan’s land!

Chorus

We’re on the way, a pilgrim band; We’re on the way to Canaan’s land; Divinely guided day by day, We’re on the way, we’re on the way.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 6:6

Reference 2

  • john 14:2
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