Promised Land
The wonderful early American folk tune “Promised Land” has been used with a wide variety of hymn texts, including “On Jordan’s Stormy Bank” and “Bound for the Promised Land.” Catholic hymnals use hymn text written by a parish priest named Willard F. Jabusch, called “She Will Show Us the Promised One,” making it especially appropriate for the Advent season. This Level 2+ setting of the hymn tune “Promised Land” can be learned quickly and includes a variety of techniques that provide variety and interest for both ringers and congregations.