1.
Together let us sweetly live, I am bound for the land of Canaan;
Together let us sweetly die, I am bound for the land of Canaan.
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.
If you get there before I do, I am bound for the land of Canaan.
Look out for me, I’m coming too, I am bound, etc.
O Canaan, bright Canaan, etc.
3.
I have some friends before me gone, I am bound, etc.
And I’m resolved to travel on, I am bound, etc.
O Canaan, bright Canaan, etc.
4.
Our songs of praise shall fill the skies, I am bound, etc.
While higher still our joys they rise, I am bound, etc.
O Canaan, bright Canaan, etc.
5.
Then come with me, beloved friend, I am bound, etc.
The joys of heaven shall never end, I am bound, etc.
O Canaan, bright Canaan, etc.