Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#650

650. Go Down, Moses

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 ol' Pharaoh,
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 As Israel stood by the water side,
let my people go;
At God's command it did divide,
Let my people go. [Refrain]

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

5 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: Go Down, Moses
• Refrain First Line: Go down, Moses
• Meter: 8 5 8 5 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Exodus 6:10
  ;
  Exodus 11:4-8
• Topic: Captivity; Exile; Freedom; Journey, Pilgrimage; Music; Providence; Salvation; Song; Spirituals
• Source: Negro Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: GO DOWN MOSES
• Meter: 8 5 8 5 with refrain
• Key: g minor
• Source: Negro Spiritual