Out of Egypt into Canaan

1 When I fled from Egypt’s bondage,
And crossed the raging sea,
I heard about a country
That was reserved for me;
Some said they’d seen its mountains,
Its cool and sparkling streams,
Its hills and vales and fountains,
O’er which the sunlight gleams.

Refrain:
I’m over the Jordan tide,
The waters did there divide;
I’m in the land of Canaan,
Abundantly satisfied,
And now with joy and gladness
I’m singing along the way;
In fellowship with Jesus
I’m happy night and day.

2 With old Egypt far behind me,
The Canaan land ahead,
I started on my journey,
By God so strangely led;
He brought me to the Jordan,
With Canaan now in view,
He opened up the waters,
And led me safely through. [Refrain]

3 I am in the land of Canaan,
This land of corn and wine,
The atmosphere is pleasant,
The fruit is large and fine;
The streams with milk and honey,
Are made to overflow,
Here all the fragrant flowers,
In great abundance grow. [Refrain]

Source: Hymns of the Comforter #73