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Author: C. A. S. Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: I will sing a song of that land so fair Refrain First Line: Heavenly Canaan, bright Canaan Lyrics: 1 I will sing a song of that land so fair, Over by the crystal sea; Where the blessed throng of the ransomed are, Over by the crystal sea. Refrain: Heav’nly Canaan, bright Canaan, O may our portion be To find a home in thee, Heav’nly Canaan, bright Canaan, Over by the crystal sea. 2 There no foes prevail, there no fears annoy, Over by the crystal sea; There our souls may dwell in eternal joy. Over by the crystal sea. [Refrain] 3 We will rest in peace, by the waters side, Over by the crystal sea; In the love of Christ we shall there abide, Over by the crystal sea. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I will sing a song of that land so fair]

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[I will sing a song of that land so fair]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: C. A. Shaw Incipit: 12343 21565 32223 Used With Text: By the Crystal Sea

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By the Crystal Sea

Author: C. A. S. Hymnal: Crowning Day No. 2 #188 (1896) First Line: I will sing a song of that land so fair Refrain First Line: Heavenly Canaan, bright Canaan Lyrics: 1 I will sing a song of that land so fair, Over by the crystal sea; Where the blessed throng of the ransomed are, Over by the crystal sea. Refrain: Heav’nly Canaan, bright Canaan, O may our portion be To find a home in thee, Heav’nly Canaan, bright Canaan, Over by the crystal sea. 2 There no foes prevail, there no fears annoy, Over by the crystal sea; There our souls may dwell in eternal joy. Over by the crystal sea. [Refrain] 3 We will rest in peace, by the waters side, Over by the crystal sea; In the love of Christ we shall there abide, Over by the crystal sea. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I will sing a song of that land so fair]