H.24 O My People

Chorus:
O my people, O my people,
what have done to you?
Tell me how, O tell me
how have I offended you?

I led you out of Egypt to freedom,
But to the cross, your Saviour you led.
I brought you to a land of plenty,
But through the streets your Saviour you dragged.

I struck down many kings and nations,
But with a reed you struck my head.
The Red Sea before you I opened,
But with a spear you opened my sides.

I fed you in the desert with manna,
You brought your scourges down on me.
I gave you from the rock saving water,
But to the chief priests you handed me over.

I led you through the desert safely,
But you produced me before Pilate’s court.
I raised you to the height of glory,
You raised me high on the cross of shame.