’Twas the Lord of hosts that led us
Out of Egypt’s sand;
And He led us through the Red Sea
By His mighty hand,
Never halting in the wilderness,
But His command
Gave assurance we were able
To possess the land.

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We are able to go up
And take the country,
And possess the land
From Jordan to the sea;
And, though giants tall be there
Our way to hinder,
God will surely give the victory.

When the spies brought back the message,
This is what they said:
Against giants and walled cities,
We cannot be led;
But a Caleb and a Joshua said,
They’ll be as bread;
We are able to go up,
Possess the land ahead.

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When we crossed the river Jordan,
In the land we found:
Wine and oil and milk and honey,
Richest fruits abound;
Sparkling fountains, and the showers
Come upon the ground;
We are able, Hallelujah!
Let God’s praise resound.

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There’s no thirsting for old Egypt,
Since we’re in this way,
And we care not what the critics
Or the ten spies say;
For the land abounds in plenty,
And we’re here to stay,
Won’t you come and join us,
Brother, enter in today?

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