Exodus
J. Morgan Lyrics

c long time ago, the people in bondage
Many years ago, a group of people were enslaved and oppressed.

So they cried out loud to God.
They fervently pleaded to God for help and liberation.

He listened to them and sent in a man
God responded to their cries and chose a specific individual.

He would use to set them free.
God intended to utilize this person as the instrument of their deliverance.

He went to the ruler, turned a staff into a snake.
The chosen individual confronted the ruler and performed a miraculous act by transforming a staff into a snake.

cnd said, “LET MY PEOPLE GO”.
The chosen individual boldly demanded the release of the oppressed people from their bondage.

He is the Lord our God.
God is the supreme and divine ruler over us.

He will reign forever.
God's sovereignty and rule are eternal and unending.

He will rescue and redeem us
God will free us from our adversities and save us from our sins.

cnd deliver us from you.
God will bring us safely out of the bondage and oppression imposed by the ruler.

But the king didn't listen...
Unfortunately, the ruler stubbornly refused to heed their plea.

So, He turned their river to blood,
As a display of His power and to urge the ruler to release the people, God transformed their river into blood.

Then sent frogs and gnats and flies.
God unleashed a series of plagues consisting of frogs, gnats, and flies upon the land.

Destroyed all their animals.
God caused the livestock of the oppressors to perish as a result of His wrath.

Next came boils and hail and locusts.
Subsequent plagues, including boils, hailstorms, and locusts, plagued the oppressors.

Before darkness three straight days.
God enveloped the oppressors in darkness for three consecutive days.

Then only the sons under the blood of the lamb
However, only those who were protected by the blood of a sacrificial lamb were spared from the darkness and harm.

Were saved that Passover night.
These individuals were rescued and preserved during the Passover night.

So, “LET MY PEOPLE GO”.
As a consequence of the suffering inflicted upon the oppressors, the demand for the liberation of the enslaved people was reiterated.

He is the Lord our God.
God continues to be the supreme and divine ruler over us.

Glorious in power.
His power is deserving of great admiration and praise.

Providing strength and faithful love
God offers us the support and unwavering love we need.

He will always see us through.
God will consistently guide and assist us in overcoming our challenges.

So, they went on their way.
The freed people began their journey to freedom.

But the king changed his mind
However, the ruler's attitude shifted, and he decided to pursue the escaped people.

cnd he trapped them by the sea.
The ruler successfully cornered the people by blocking their escape route with the sea.

The Lord answered again, He opened the water
In response to this predicament, God intervened and miraculously parted the waters.

cnd His people walked on through.
Consequently, the liberated people were able to pass through the divided sea on dry land.

Then the enemy went to follow them,
Upon witnessing this, the pursuing enemy decided to follow the people through the parted sea.

But were quickly washed away.
However, they were swiftly overcome and swept away by the returning waters.

cnd He LET HIS PEOPLE GO. They all sang,
As a result, God allowed his chosen people to go free, prompting them to rejoice and sing praises.

Where is the food? Where is the water?
Despite their freedom, the people began to complain and express their dissatisfaction about the lack of sustenance and resources.

We were better off before.
They nostalgically believed their previous state was preferable to their current situation.

Once again, God provides for them
Yet, once again, God graciously supplied their needs.

cs they walk the desert floor.
As they journeyed through the desert, God ensured their sustenance.

He leads them to the foot of a mountain
God guided them to the base of a mountain.

Where they agree to live for Him.
At that location, the people made a commitment to dwell according to God's will.

Now they will be in the presence of God.
As a result, they would have the privilege of being in close proximity to God.

But it doesn't take long for them to lose their way
Unfortunately, it didn't take much time for the people to deviate from the right path.

cnd turn to a golden idol.
Regrettably, they resorted to idol worship, particularly towards a golden statue.

They deserve to be punished.
Their actions warranted punishment and consequences.

God is slow to anger, shows them His mercy and grace.
Despite their disobedience, God displayed patience, mercy, and grace towards them.

The people build a sanctuary
In response to God's forgiveness, the people constructed a sacred place of worship.

Where they will worship and obey.
It would serve as a location for them to worship God and demonstrate their obedience.

To make His glory known.
Their intention was to proclaim and manifest God's greatness and splendor.

Just like long ago, God still rescues His people.
Similar to the past, God continues to deliver and save His people from their troubles and hardships.

But a price has to be paid.
However, a sacrifice is required to facilitate this deliverance.

For God is holy, we can't exist with Him
Due to God's holiness, it is impossible for us to coexist with Him in our sinful state.

Unless a sacrifice is made.
Hence, unless a sacrifice is offered, reconciliation with God is unattainable.

So, God sent His only Son
God made the ultimate sacrifice by sending His one and only Son.

Whose blood would set us free.
Through the shedding of His blood, we would be liberated and saved.

So we can live forever with Him! We can all sing,
Consequently, we have the opportunity to live eternally in the presence of God, prompting us to join in joyful celebration and praise.

Glorious in power.
God's power is magnificent and awe-inspiring.

Believe, worship and obey.
Our response ought to be one of faith, worship, and obedience.

He has rescued and redeemed us
God has delivered and saved us from our predicament.

He will always see us through.
He will perpetually guide and support us in overcoming obstacles and challenges.