deliver us (part 1)

Deliver us, O God who sees
our bondage, hears our cries,
from slavery in Egypt
to the promised paradise.

Pass over us, O Lord, we pray
and paint our doors with blood.
Let not the destroyer strike us down
along with Egypt's sons.

Go before us, split the sea,
make us walk on dry land,
that we may know the mighty power
of Your saving hand.

Give us this day our daily bread,
paint the ground with manna white.
Make us hungry for Your Word-
be our souls' greatest delight.

Be near to us, be Thou our guide
by fire through the night
and cloud by day, that all may see
You are with the Israelites.

And when we grumble and we stray,
forget not Your promises.
Bring us safely to that land-
for You are compassionate and gracious.

You are faithful when we are faithless.
Help us trust you day by day
as we wander through this wilderness,
and for your salvation wait.