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| Waves of religious revival occured in the 1800's in America. Bound for the Promised Land echoes the optimism of the pioneers who travelled West.
The tune was composed in 1835 by M. Durham. The lyrics were written by Samuel Stennett in 1787. |
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possesions lie. 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. 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. 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. Soon will the Lord my soul prepare For joys beyond the skies, Where never-ceasing pleasures roll, And praises never die. 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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From
The Fireside Book of Favorite American Songs See Bibliography for full information. |
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