Scripture Verse

The land that flows with milk and honey. Deuteronomy 6:3

Introduction

Words: Mrs. C. S. Hoo­ver, 1910. Cho­rus by Hal­dor Lil­le­nas.

Music: Hal­dor Lil­le­nas (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Hoo­ver’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of her (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Haldor Lillenas (1885–1959)

Lyrics

I wandered through the wilderness,
But God reached out His hand,
And drew me safe to Canaan’s shore;
I’m in the promised land.

Refrain

I am in the promised land, hallelujah!
I have reached the land of corn and wine;
I have joined the happy band, hallelujah!
And the blessèd promised land is mine.

The Lord upholds me by His grace,
And will no ill allow;
He leads me on from height to height,
And sanctifies me now.

Refrain

My eyes are fixed on Him alone,
I’m pressing for the goal;
And as I climb the mountainside,
His glo­ry fills my soul.

Refrain

The Ho­ly Spi­rit guides me in
The path my master trod;
With songs of rapture all today
I praise the Lamb of God.

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