Meter: 8.9.8.9 with refrain Appears in 90 hymnals First Line: Together let us sweetly live, I am bound for the land of Canaan Refrain First Line: O Canaan, bright Canaan, I am bound for the land of Canaan. Lyrics: 1 Together let us sweetly live,
I am bound for the land of Canaan.
Together love to Jesus give;
I am bound for the land of Canaan.
Refrain:
O Canaan, bright Canaan,
I am bound for the land of Canaan.
O Canaan, it is my happy home,
I am bound for the land of Canaan.
2 Together let us watch and pray;
I am bound for the land of Canaan.
And wait redemption’s joyous day;
I am bound for the land of Canaan. [Refrain]
3 Our songs of praise shall fill the skies;
I am bound for the land of Canaan.
While higher still our joys shall rise;
I am bound for the land of Canaan. [Refrain]
4 Then come with me, beloved friend;
I am bound for the land of Canaan.
The joys to come shall never end;
I am bound for the land of Canaan. [Refrain] Topics: Early Advent Used With Tune: CANAAN Text Sources: Millennial Harp, 1843
Together Let Us Sweetly Live