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Canaan
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Canaan by Timothy Swan — Lyrics
How sweet the voice, how sweet the hand,
That leads to pastures fair;
To Canaan's milk and honey land,
Which God's own children share.
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About Canaan
This SATB setting of Timothy Swan's hymn Canaan would make a thoughtful choice for services of evangelism or commitment. Its text offers a clear invitation to accept God's grace, describing a journey from hardship to a place of divine provision. The lyrics speak of the "milk and honey land" where God's children share in abundance, a metaphor for spiritual fulfillment. The composer's melody is straightforward, making the message accessible to the congregation, while the SATB arrangement provides a rich, harmonious support for the hopeful words. It's a piece that conveys a powerful message of redemption and God's welcoming love.
