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We've enlisted in the war

Representative Text

1 We've enlisted in the war, but 'tis not of flesh and blood,
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
We are fighting for a crown in the kingdom of our God,
Glory, glory, hallelujah!

Chorus:
Canaan, bright Canaan,
We're marching to the happy land of Canaan.
Canaan, bright Canaan,
We're marching to the happy land of Canaan.

2 The weapons of our warfare are sent us from above,
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
We can not fail to conquer with Faith and Love,
Glory, glory. hallelujah! [Chorus]

3 Our foes are fierce and strong, but our strength is in the Lord,
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
And the vict'ry we shall win, trusting ever in his word,
Glory, glory, hallelujah! [Chorus]

4 Then we'll answer ev'ry order, and trust for ev'ry grace,
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Till our Leader shall appear, and we see him face to face,
Glory, glory, hallelujah! [Chorus]


Source: Pearly Gates: a collection of new songs for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and social circle #39

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Author: C. L. Fillmore

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Text Information

First Line: We've enlisted in the war
Author: C. L. Fillmore
Refrain First Line: Canaan, bright Canaan
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Praise Offering #72

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