Worship in Song ‎#294

294. 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 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 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: Go Down, Moses
• Refrain First Line: Go down, Moses
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Exodus 5:1-3
• Topic: African-American spiritual: African-American spiritual; Children; Freedom; Justice; Moses
• Source: African-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: [When Israel was in Egypt's land]
• Arranger: Horace Clarence Boyer
• Key: f♯ minor
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Arr. © 1992 Horace Clarence Boyer