Shira B'Shelach

SHIRA B’SHELACH, THE SONG OF THE SEA

A companion to Shira b’Shemayim, the Song of the Heavens

Lyrics by Evelyn Hayes,

© January 31, 2015

We sing to Hashem because He rules the world

We sing as His plans are unfurled

Splitting the sea so His people can be free

We sing as we march forward in His glory

We sing and retell the Passover Story.

We sing to Hashem as He drowns horses and riders

We sing as He tosses chariots aside

Churning Pharaoh’s army like leaves in a storm

We sing; He is composer of evil’s downfall.

We’re united in song, SHIRA B’SHELACH

No longer enslaved, Yes, freedom, he gave

Enjoying His taking us forth, righting all wrongs.

We sing to Hashem, our Father in Heaven. He writes the songs .

SHIRA B’SHELACH, SHIRA B’SHELACH

His right hand is raised to make the waters part

His right hand is raised to give freedom a start

His right hand is raised to make the waters cascade

His right hand is raised to not let evil pervade.

His right hand is a hand for the brave

For Miriam and Nachshon and His people to save.

Mother Rachel cries for her children

The nation as one reaches for shalom

We’re united in song, Shira B’Shelach

No longer despair, Yes, emunah, not fear.

Accepting His edicts, the wrong He evicts.

We sing to Hashem, He splits the sea

He gives us freedom to be

We sing to Hashem, our Father in Heaven. He writes the song.

SHIRA B’SHELACH, SHIRA B’SHELACH