The Work of Moses and the Lamb

How strong thine arm is, mighty God!

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 24 hymnals

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How strong thine arm is, mighty God!
Who would not fear thy name?
Jesus, how sweet thy graces are!
Who would not love the Lamb?

He has done more than Moses did,
Our Prophet and our King;
From bonds of hell he freed our souls,
And taught our lips to sing.

In the Red Sea, by Moses' hand,
Th' Egyptian host was drowned;
But his own blood hides all our sins,
And guilt no more is found.

When through the desert Isr'el went,
With manna they were fed:
Our Lord invites us to his flesh,
And calls it living bread.

Moses beheld the promised land,
Yet never reached the place;
But Christ shall bring his followers home,
To see his Father's face.

Then shall our love and joy be full,
And feel a warmer flame;
And sweeter voices tune the song
Of Moses and the Lamb.



Source: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #275

Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line: How strong thine arm is, mighty God!
Title: The Work of Moses and the Lamb
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A. M. E. C. Hymnal #663

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Church Psalmody #227

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #I.XLIX

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Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship #280

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Service Hymnal #701

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The Baptist Standard Hymnal #701

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The Christian's Duty #CXIV

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The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns #CXIV

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The Psalms of David #I.XLIX

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Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #I.49

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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #275

A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d325

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A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #113

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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #312

A.M.E. Hymnal #d151

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Christian's Duty, exhibited in a series of hymns #114

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Hymns for Christian Melody #136

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The Columbian Repository #401

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The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. #A49

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The Reformed Methodist Pocket Hymnal #II.66

The Southern Psalmist #d339

The Southern Psalmist. New ed. #d352

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