1 From Egypt lately come,
Where death and darkness reign,
We seek our new, our better Home,
Where we our rest shall gain.
Alleluia!
We are on our way to God!
2 To Canaan's sacred bound
We hast with songs of joy,
Where peace and liberty are found,
And sweets that never cloy.
Alleluia!
We are on our way to God!
3 There sin and sorrow cease,
And every conflict's o'er;
There we shall dwell in endless peace,
And never hunger more.
Alleluia!
We are on our way to God!
4 There, in celestrial strains,
Enraptured myriads sing;
There love in every bosom reigns,
For God Himself is King.
Alleluia!
We are on our way to God!
5 We soon shall join the throng,
Their pleasures we shall share,
And sing the everlasting song,
With all the ransomed there.
Alleluia!
We are on our way to God!
6 How sweet the prospect is!
It cheers the pilgrim's breast!
We're journeying through the wilderness,
But soon shall gain our rest!
Alleluia!
We are on our way to God!