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Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We are on our way to Canaan, and we'll reach it by and by Refrain First Line: We are able to go up Lyrics: 1 We are on our way to Canaan, and we'll reach it by and by,
Tho' to keep us from that country all our enemies may try;
But no matter who oppose, We will conquer all our foes;
We are able to go up and possess the land.
Chorus:
We are able to go up,
We are able to go up;
With our King to go before us,
And his banner floating o'er us,
We are able to go up and possess the land.
2 This is called the land of promise, for 'twas promised by the Lord
That some day the weary exiles to their homes should be restored;
So believing in his Word, And relying on his sword,
We are able to go up and possess the land. [Chorus]
3 In that blessed, blessed country there's a home for ev'ry one
Who will follow our Commander till the setting of the sun,
And where Jesus goes ahead We will never fear to tread;
We are able to go up and possess the land. [Chorus]
4 We will have to cross the river when we reach the borderland,
But we will not fear the current tho' our feet within it stand;
For the waters will give way, And we'll find, at close of day,
We are able to go up and possess the land. [Chorus]
Topics: Missionary; Praise; Work Scripture: Numbers 13:30 Used With Tune: [We are on our way to Canaan, and we'll reach it by and by]
We Are Able to Go Up and Possess the Land