To Canaan

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We are marching to Canaan, through the desert vast

Author: M. B. C. Slade
Tune: [We are marching to Canaan]
Published in 5 hymnals

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1 We are marching to Canaan, thro' the desert vast,
And the Lord, with cloud by day,
And with light of his presence, till the night is past,
Is shining o'er the way.

Refrain:
To Jordan when we come,
As we cross the billow's foam,
Come thou o'er its wave, our Guide to be.
We are coming, coming, lead us safely home,
Till the shining land we see.

2 Though we thirst in the desert, thou art ever nigh,
Giving waters, clear and sweet;
If we faint on the journey, manna from on high
Is falling at our feet. [Refrain]

3 Green and cool Elim's palm trees, where we peaceful rest,
Dewy shelter sweet and fair;
There our Shepherd has borne us, on his gentle breast,
So loving is his care. [Refrain]

4 When the swelling of Jordan sounds upon the shore,
When its parted waves we see,
We will sing glad hosannas, joyful passing o'er;
We're coming unto thee. [Refrain]

Source: The Christian Sunday School Hymnal: a compilation of choice hymns and tunes for Sunday schools #138

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Author: M. B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	We are marching to Canaan, through the desert vast
Title:	To Canaan
Author:	M. B. C. Slade
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	To Jordan when we come
Copyright:	Public Domain