Camping in Canaan's Land

I have left the land of bondage with its earthly treasures

Author: E. M. Bartlett
Tune: [I have left the land of bondage with its earthly treasures]
Published in 15 hymnals

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Author: E. M. Bartlett

E. M. Bartlett was born December 24, 1883 in Waynesville, Missouri. His family later moved to Sebastian County, Arkansas. Bartlett received training as a music teacher and was a leader in developing Southern gospel music. He was employed by Central Music Company, a publisher of shape note singing books based in Hartford, which was owned by David Moore and Will H. Ramsey. Bartlett persuaded Moore and John A. McClung to partner with him to form Hartford Music Company. In 1921, Bartlett established the Hartford Music Institute, a shape note school. He provided opportunities for many songwriters and musicians in gospel music, including Albert E. Brumley. In 1939 he suffered a stroke and afterwards wrote "Victory in Jesus." Dianne Shapiro, fr… Go to person page >

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First Line: I have left the land of bondage with its earthly treasures
Title: Camping in Canaan's Land
Author: E. M. Bartlett
Refrain First Line: Every day I'm camping in the land of Canaan

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Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #329

Sacred Selections for the Church #396

Include 13 pre-1979 instances
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