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For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. Hebrews 11:14
But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for
he hath prepared for them a city. Hebrews 11:16
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it
were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of
the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. Revelation 2:7
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom
which he hath promised to them that love him? James 2:5
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. Hebrews 11:14
But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for
he hath prepared for them a city. Hebrews 11:16
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it
were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of
the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. Revelation 2:7
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom
which he hath promised to them that love him? James 2:5
Samuel Stennett - Lyrics
1727-1795
1727-1795
Born: June 1, 1727, Exeter, England.
Died: August 24, 1795, London, England.
Buried: London, England.
Died: August 24, 1795, London, England.
Buried: London, England.
Rigdon McCoy McIntosh - Composer
1836-1899
1836-1899
Born: April 3, 1836, Maury County, Tennessee.
Died: July 2, 1899, Atlanta, Georgia.
Buried: Oxford, Georgia.
Died: July 2, 1899, Atlanta, Georgia.
Buried: Oxford, Georgia.
HYMN HISTORY:
Anticipation has always been an important characteristic of God’s people. In the Old Testament, it was Israel’s
anticipation of the promised land, Canaan, For the New Testament believer, it is the glorious hope of one day
sharing eternity with our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
This hymn text, written by an English Baptist minister, Samuel Stennett, first appeared in John Rippon’s Selection
of Hymns, in 1787, with the title “Heaven Anticipated.” It has been joyous favorite with evangelical people
everywhere.
Samuel Stennett was one of the most respected and influential preachers among the Dissenting or non-
conformist groups of his time. He was highly esteemed by all religious groups and classes of people; it was said
that he was even a personal friend of the reigning monarch, King George III. Not only was Stennett know as an
outstanding evangelical preacher, but he also used his influence among his statesmen of the time in vigorous
support of social reforms and religious freedom.
Samuel Stennett was born, in 1727, in Exeter, England, the son of a Baptist Minister. Later, his father received a
call to pastor the Baptist Church on Little Wild Street, London, and at the age of twenty, young Samuel became
his father’s assistant there. Upon his father's death, in 1758, Samuel became the pastor and continued this
ministry, until his own death thirty-seven years later. Among his influential parishioners was John Howard, the
noted English philanthropist and prison reformer.
Throughout his ministry, Stennett also authored thirty-nine hymns, most of which he contributed to one of the
most important evangelical hymanls of the eighteen century, John Rippon’s Selection of Hymns, published in
1787. Stennett’s two most popular hymns still in usage are “Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned” and “On Jordan’s
Stormy Banks.” In 1763, the University of Aberdeen conferred the Doctor of Divinity degree upon Samuel
Stennett, in recognition of his accomplishments.
The tune, “Promised Land,” is one of the many traditional melodies used in the United States during the early part
of the nineteenth century. There are several secular songs from this time that closely resemble the “Promised
Land” melody. Its first appearance as a hymn tune can be traced back to 1835 in a hymnal called Southern
Harmony, where it is shown with sharped notes. Late, a noted Southern musician named Rigdon M. McIntosh
altered the tune by changing the tonality from minor to major as well as by adding the refrain. The hymn was first
published in its present form, in 1895, in a hymnal called The Gospel Light, edited by H. R. Chrisite.
Samuel Stennett completed his faithful and effective ministry for God and reached “Canaan’s fair and happy land”
on August 24,1795.
Anticipation has always been an important characteristic of God’s people. In the Old Testament, it was Israel’s
anticipation of the promised land, Canaan, For the New Testament believer, it is the glorious hope of one day
sharing eternity with our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
This hymn text, written by an English Baptist minister, Samuel Stennett, first appeared in John Rippon’s Selection
of Hymns, in 1787, with the title “Heaven Anticipated.” It has been joyous favorite with evangelical people
everywhere.
Samuel Stennett was one of the most respected and influential preachers among the Dissenting or non-
conformist groups of his time. He was highly esteemed by all religious groups and classes of people; it was said
that he was even a personal friend of the reigning monarch, King George III. Not only was Stennett know as an
outstanding evangelical preacher, but he also used his influence among his statesmen of the time in vigorous
support of social reforms and religious freedom.
Samuel Stennett was born, in 1727, in Exeter, England, the son of a Baptist Minister. Later, his father received a
call to pastor the Baptist Church on Little Wild Street, London, and at the age of twenty, young Samuel became
his father’s assistant there. Upon his father's death, in 1758, Samuel became the pastor and continued this
ministry, until his own death thirty-seven years later. Among his influential parishioners was John Howard, the
noted English philanthropist and prison reformer.
Throughout his ministry, Stennett also authored thirty-nine hymns, most of which he contributed to one of the
most important evangelical hymanls of the eighteen century, John Rippon’s Selection of Hymns, published in
1787. Stennett’s two most popular hymns still in usage are “Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned” and “On Jordan’s
Stormy Banks.” In 1763, the University of Aberdeen conferred the Doctor of Divinity degree upon Samuel
Stennett, in recognition of his accomplishments.
The tune, “Promised Land,” is one of the many traditional melodies used in the United States during the early part
of the nineteenth century. There are several secular songs from this time that closely resemble the “Promised
Land” melody. Its first appearance as a hymn tune can be traced back to 1835 in a hymnal called Southern
Harmony, where it is shown with sharped notes. Late, a noted Southern musician named Rigdon M. McIntosh
altered the tune by changing the tonality from minor to major as well as by adding the refrain. The hymn was first
published in its present form, in 1895, in a hymnal called The Gospel Light, edited by H. R. Chrisite.
Samuel Stennett completed his faithful and effective ministry for God and reached “Canaan’s fair and happy land”
on August 24,1795.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if
it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3
The happiness of heaven is spoken of as in a Father's house. The reason there are many mansions is because
all His saints though the ages that will be there. Mansions are lasting dwellings and we will live eternally with
Christ. Christ will be the Finisher of that of which he is the Author or Beginner; if he has prepared the place for
us, he will also prepare us for heaven.
In the Scriptures Heaven is described as:
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if
it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3
The happiness of heaven is spoken of as in a Father's house. The reason there are many mansions is because
all His saints though the ages that will be there. Mansions are lasting dwellings and we will live eternally with
Christ. Christ will be the Finisher of that of which he is the Author or Beginner; if he has prepared the place for
us, he will also prepare us for heaven.
In the Scriptures Heaven is described as:
- "My Father's House" In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go
to prepare a place for you. John 14:2
- "Paradise" He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that
overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. Revelation 2:7
- "The heavenly Jerusalem". But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the
heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels. Hebrews 12:22
- The "kingdom of heaven". Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their
lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Matthew 25:1
- The "eternal kingdom". For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting
kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:11
- The "eternal inheritance" And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of
death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called
might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. Hebrews 9:15
- The "better country" For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. But now they
desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he
hath prepared for them a city. Hebrews 11:14,16
Jesus told his disciples, "And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know." John 14:4 Thomas was confused by
what he had heard and asked Jesus, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? can
we know the way? John 14:5
what he had heard and asked Jesus, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? can
we know the way? John 14:5
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
- THE WAY Jesus Christ is the sinner's Way to the Father and to heaven.
- THE TRUTH Jesus Christ is the Truth, fulfilling all the prophecies of a Saviour.
- THE LIFE Jesus Christ is the Life, by whose life-giving Spirit the dead in sin are quickened.
By Christ, as the Way, our prayers go to God, and his blessings come to us; this is the Way that leads to rest.
He is the Resurrection and the Life. All that saw Christ by faith, saw the Father in Him. The holiness of God shone
in the spotless purity of Christ's life.
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He is the Resurrection and the Life. All that saw Christ by faith, saw the Father in Him. The holiness of God shone
in the spotless purity of Christ's life.
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On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand,
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan’s fair and happy land,
Where my possessions lie.
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
Oh who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
All o'er those wide extended plains
Shines one eternal day;
There God the Son forever reigns,
And scatters night away.
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
Oh who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
No chilling winds or poisonous breath
Can reach that healthful shore;
Sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
Are felt and feared no more.
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
Oh who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
When I shall reach that happy place,
I’ll be forever blest,
For I shall see my Father’s face,
And in His bosom rest.
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
Oh who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan’s fair and happy land,
Where my possessions lie.
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
Oh who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
All o'er those wide extended plains
Shines one eternal day;
There God the Son forever reigns,
And scatters night away.
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
Oh who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
No chilling winds or poisonous breath
Can reach that healthful shore;
Sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
Are felt and feared no more.
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
Oh who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
When I shall reach that happy place,
I’ll be forever blest,
For I shall see my Father’s face,
And in His bosom rest.
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
Oh who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
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God be with You till we meet again, Tom & Myra
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