Let us remember that the thirst for freedom exists in all people. Many centuries after the time of Moses, African people were brought to America as slaves. These slaves longed for freedom and they were inspired by the story of Moses and the ancient Israelites. When the black slaves in America sang " Go Down Moses" they were thinking of their own leaders who were working to end slavery. 

Go Down Moses

When Israel was in Egypt's land: Let my people go.

Opress'd so hard they could not stand: Let my people go.

Go down, Moses

Way down in Egypt land,

Tell old Pharoah,

Let my people go.

The Lord, by Moses, to Pharaoh said: Let my people go.

If not, I'll smite your first-born dead --- Let my people go.

Go down, Moses,

Away down to Egypt's land,

And tell King Pharoah

To let my people go.


haggadah Section: -- Exodus Story