We were held in bondage, toiling down

We were held in bondage, toiling down
    in Egypt land,
  Glory to God, Hallelujah!
But the God of Hebrews rescued us
    from Pharaoh’s hand,
  Glory to God, Hallelujah!

Now we’re on the other side, we’ll go
    back nevermore!
  Glory to God, Hallelujah!
Look! Th’ Egyptians all are lying dead
    upon the shore!
  Glory to God, Hallelujah!

Brothers, sisters— Hallelujah! Through
    the sea we’ve crossed,
  Glory to God, Hallelujah!
All the things that used to hold us
    are forever lost!
  Glory to God, Hallelujah!

We’re the Hebrews, now we’re standing
    on the sea of glass,
  Glory to God, Hallelujah!
And we sing the song of Moses,
    everything we’ve passed,
  Glory to God, Hallelujah!