The Promised Land

Speaking of sojourning, this hymn is what we sing to Canaan when he's wide awake at 2 am and we really want him to fall asleep! Since I'm on the "Canaan theme" I thought I'd include his "theme" hymn, and then I'll be done with all the themes, I promise! My favorite version of it is by Jars of Clay, which you can hear at least a little bit of here. I love the words and they always encourage me when I sing them... they are most definitely the cry of our hearts and why we named our son Canaan:

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand

And cast a wishful eye

To Canaan's fair and happy land

Where my possessions lie.

All o'er those wide extended plains

Shines one eternal day

There God the Son forever reigns

And scatters night away.

I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the promised land.

I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the promised land.

No chilling wind nor poisonous breath

Can reach that healthful shore

Where sickness, sorrow, pain and death

Are felt and feared no more.

I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the promised land.

I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the promised land.

When shall I see that happy place

And be forever blessed

When shall I see my Father's face

And in his bosom rest.

I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the promised land.

I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the promised land.