The Canaan of Perfect Love

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1 There’s a Canaan of perfect love,
‘Tis the land where the purified dwell;
There’s a rest for the people of God,
There’s a joy that no language can tell.

Refrain:
Oh, yes, there’s a Canaan of love
For all of God’s children so dear;
There’s a fountain that cleanseth from sin,
There’s a blessing that casteth out fear.

2 In this Canaan of perfect love
Richest fruit of the Spirit abound,
And there’s life more abundant for all
Who the Savior in mercy have found. [Refrain]

3 Blessed Canaan of perfect love,
I will dwell in its sweet Beulah Land;
And from grace unto glory I’ll go
Till at last in His presence I stand. [Refrain]

4 O come into this land of love,
‘Tis the center of God’s holy will;
Here believers obtain perfect rest,
And the soul is secure from all ill. [Refrain]

Source: Full Redemption Songs #137

Author: George Bennard

George Bennard (1873-1958) was born in Youngstown, OH. When he was a child the family moved to Albia, Iowa. He served with the Salvation Army in Iowa for several years before he was ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His hymn "Speak, my Lord" appears in Triumphant Service Songs (Chicago: Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Co., 1934). He wrote words and tune for his best known hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" in 1913. Mary Louise VanDyke Go to person page >

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First Line: There's a Canaan of perfect love
Title: The Canaan of Perfect Love
Author: George Bennard
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, yes, there's a Canaan of love
Copyright: © 1933 by George Bennard

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Full Redemption Songs #137

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