Community of Christ Sings ‎#293

293. 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 Hebrew children through,
Let my people go. [Refrain]

3 They journeyed on at his 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]

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
• Meter: 8.5.8.5. and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Exodus 6:6-8
  ;
  Psalm 136:1
  ;
  Psalm 136:10-16
• Topic: Deliverance; Freedom; Injustice; Justice; Lament; Liberation; Oppression; Prisoners; Separation
• Source: Negro spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: GO DOWN, MOSES
• Meter: 8.5.8.5. and refrain
• Key: g minor
• Source: Negro spiritual