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Canaan
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Canaan by Jeremiah Ingalls — Lyrics
1. Come all ye dear souls, who are of Adam’s loin,
Join with me for to seek salvation;
With hearts full of friendship let us all combine,
And seek for the good land of Canaan.
Canaan, Canaan, my happy home,
O how I long for Canaan.
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About Canaan
Jeremiah Ingalls' Canaan opens with a simple, memorable melody, soon taken up by the three voices (soprano, tenor, bass) in close harmony. The straightforward texture supports the song's direct message of seeking salvation and a heavenly home. The text, in English, speaks of spiritual journeying and finding joy through faith, personified by a 'little sister' who brings 'good news from Canaan'. The repetitive refrain 'Canaan, Canaan, my happy home' reinforces the longing for this place of peace and ultimate belonging. This sacred song offers a clear, accessible expression of devotion and communal seeking.
