The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#334

334. 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,
To let my people go!

2 "Thus saith the Lord," bold Moses said:
Let my people go!
"If not I’ll smite your first born dead,"
Let my people go! (Refrain)

3 "No more shall they in bondage toil,"
Let my people go!
"Let them come out with Egypt’s spoil,"
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 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Exodus 8:1
  ;
  Exodus 11:4
• Topic: Exodus
• Source: African-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: GO DOWN MOSES
• Arranger: Melva W. Costen (1989)
• Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain
• Key: f minor
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Arrangement © 1990 Melva W. Costen. All rights reserved. Used by permission.