This Far By Faith ‎#87

87. When Israel Was in Egypt's Land

1 When Israel was in Egypt's land,
let my people go;
oppressed so hard they could not stand,
let my people go.

Refrain:
Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt's land,
tell old Pharaoh: Let my people go!

2 The Lord told Moses what to do,
let my people go;
to lead the childr'n of Israel through,
let my people go. [Refrain]

3 The pillar of cloud shall clear the way,
let my people go;
a fire by night, a shade by day,
let my people go. [Refrain]

4 As Israel stood by the waterside,
let my people go,
at God's command it did divide,
let my people go. [Refrain]

5 When they had reached the other shore,
let my people go;
they sang the song of triumph o'er,
let my people go. [Refrain]

6 Oh, let us all from bondage flee,
let my people go;
and let us all in Christ be free,
let my people go. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When Israel was in Egypt's land
• Title: When Israel Was in Egypt's Land
• Refrain First Line: Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt's land
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Exodus 8:1
  ;
  Exodus 8:13-15
• Topic: Holy Week, The Three Days; Songs for Children; Vigil of Easter; Freedom
• Source: African American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: TUBMAN
• Arranger: John W. Work Jr. 1871-1925
• Key: g minor
• Source: African American spiritual