
Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #845 (2003) Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain First Line: When Israel was in Egypt's land Lyrics: 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 Hebrew children through,
Let my people go. [Refrain]
3 They journeyed on at God's command,
Let my people go;
And came at length to Canaan's land,
Let my people go. [Refrain]
4 Oh, let us all from bondage flee,
Let my people go;
and let us all in Christ be free,
Let my people go. [Refrain] Topics: Exile/Exodus; Freedom; Journey; Social Concern; Suffering; Exile/Exodus; Freedom; Journey; Social Concern; Suffering; Exile/Exodus; Freedom; Journey; Social Concern; Suffering Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12 Languages: English Tune Title: GO DOWN, MOSES
Go Down, Moses