
Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #508 (1986) Meter: Irregular Topics: Easter Vigil Refrain First Line: Go down, Moses, way down 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 to
let my people go.
2 The Lord told Moses what to do,
Let my people go;
To lead the children of Israel 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] Scripture: Exodus 15 Languages: English Tune Title: GO DOWN MOSES
When Israel Was in Egypt's Land