1. Egypt was once my home, I was a slave,
Helpless in sin did roam, love-light did crave,
But when I looked up to heaven’s dome,
Christ came to save,
I’m living in Canaan now.
2. Down in the low-lands drear, burdened with sin,
My soul was filled with fear, darkness within,
But Christ the Savior to me drew near, my heart to win,
I’m living in Canaan now.
3. Satan may have you bound with fetters strong,
Look up to higher ground, ‘twill not be long,
Till Christ the Savior your soul has found,
You’ll sing this song,
I’m living in Canaan now.
Chorus: Living on Canaan’s side, Egypt behind,
Crossed over Jordan wide, gladness to find,
My soul is satisfied, no longer blind,
Living with Jesus up in Canaan right now.