1.The day is dead, and Egypt's night returning,Is dark and still in death's prophetic gloom.The world sleeps on, but Israel's lamp is burning;At midnight sounds the' oppressor's note of doom.Refrain:"I will pass over you, when I see the blood:"I will pass over you, 'tis a saving flood."I will pass over you, when I see the blood,"The precious blood of Jesus. 2.The Lamb is slain, the Sacrifice immortal,Whose life received creates the soul anew;His blood is shed, but is it on the portal?O haste and see! doth it avail for you? [Refrain]3.Not there? not there? no crimson on the lintel?Delay! delay! O thou destroying One!Give grace? give grace! it must be more than mental:My heart! my heart! let there thy work be done. [Refrain]4.Art safe, my soul! rest not in thy salvation,Else thou art not like Him who came to die;In love go forth with mercy's invitation,Awake the world! death's angel passes by. [Refrain]
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Title
The Passover
Key
C Major
Titles
“I will pass over you, when I see the blood:”
First Line
The day is dead, and Egypt’s night returning
Author
F. E. B.
Year
1908
Composer
F. E. Belden
Hymnal
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Tune
The day is dead, and Egypt’s night returning
Metrical pattern
# Stanzas
Chorus
Chorus Type
Subjects
Invitation and Repentance; Christ: Atonement; Special Selections: Choir or Quartet