Tuesday, April 1, 2008

"Bound for the Promised Land"


This is one of my most favorite Christian hymns. It is rousing and uplifting and just makes you feel SO good. Most of all, it gives perspective to the day and what matters most.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings Mack Wilberg's arrangment of the traditional folk hymn "Bound for the Promised Land."

On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan's fair and happy land,
Where my possesions lie.

Chorus
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land
O who will come and go with me
I am bound for the promised land.

O the transporting rapt'rous scene
That rises to my sight;
Sweet fields arrayed in living green
And rivers of Delight.

Chorus
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land
O who will come and go with me
I am bound for the promised land.

There generous fruits that never fail
On trees immortal grow;
There rocks and hills and brooks and vales
With milk and honey flow.

Chorus
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land
O who will come and go with me
I am bound for the promised land.

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1 comment:

FamilyHistoryGeek said...

A truely invigorating piece. I like to listen to uplifting music while I work. This will definitely be added to my collection.