Author: Richard Hainsworth Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost #10 (1916) First Line: I have come out of Egypt and its bondage drear Refrain First Line: I am in the promised land where living waters flow Lyrics: 1 I have come out of Egypt and its bondage drear,
No more I’m a captive of despair;
My sins are forgiven and I have no fear,
For God is with me ev’rywhere.
Refrain:
I am in the promised land where living waters flow,
In the promised land where fruits and flowers grow,
‘Tis heaven in my soul while walking here below,
Over in the promised land.
2 I was once in the wilderness with manna fed,
But found no abiding place for me;
For soon to a fairer country I was led,
The promised land of victory. [Refrain]
3 In this fair land of promise skies are always bright,
No sin hides the sunlight of the day;
My Lord always holds me by His wondrous might,
And keeps me as the days go by. [Refrain]
4 I no longer am living on the husks of sin,
The best food of Canaan now is mine;
And in ev’ry battle I the vict’ry win,
Supported by His grace divine. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I have come out of Egypt and its bondage drear]
Over in the Promised Land