Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#453

453. 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 firstborn dead,
Let my people go. [Refrain]

3 No more in bondage shall they 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: 2007
• Scripture:
  Exodus 3:7
• Topic: Assurance; Courage; Freedom; Justice
• Source: Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: GO DOWN MOSES
• Meter: 8.5.8.5 with Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Spiritual
• Copyright: Arr. © 1940, assigned to Dover Publications