George Frideric Handel and Charles Jennens

“ The Lord is a man of war: Lord is His name. Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath He cast into the sea; his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red Sea. (Exodus xv: 3, 4) 18. Chorus The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone. (Exodus xv: 5) 19. Chorus Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power; Thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. (Exodus xv: 6) And in the greatness of Thine excellency Thou hast overthrown them that rose up against Thee. ”

“ Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou strechedst out Thy right hand, the earth swallowed them. (Exodus xv: 11, 12) 24. Duet (alto and tenor) Thou in Thy mercy hast led forth Thy people which Thou hast redeemed; Thou hast guided them in Thy strength unto Thy holy habitation. (Exodus xv: 13) 25. Chorus The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on them: all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away: by the greatness of Thy arm they shall be as still as a stone; till Thy people pass over, O Lord, which Thou hast purchased. ”

“ Exodus. 1: 13) 3. Recitative (tenor) Then sent He Moses, His servant, and Aaron whom He had chosen; these shewed His signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. He turned their waters into blood. ”