Chapter 18
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THE ROD OF GOD
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Severed branch from Sacred Tree
Felled by Mimir it was said to be
Two Sons of Morning to garden they came
One left blind, while the other left lame
Washed by water from the holy well
The branch inside, great power doth dwell
Son of Egyptus first Pharaoh was he
Unknown to Ramses the staff he did keep
Egyptian Prince of slaves revealed
Seti did banish Moses afield
Ramses the staff, he gave to his brother
And took to wife, Moses’ had been lover
Through the desert his death was near
In oasis Moses found his wife so dear
Upon the mount Moses did take
The Rod of God and covenants make
On holy ground Moses did kneel
Through burning bush did God reveal
His face did shine like the sun
When down the mountain Moses did come
Back to Egypt Moses now goes
To free the Hebrews but first ten woes
Plagues they came by faith in God
Water to blood the flies then frogs
Gnats and boils, the locust did swarm
Darkness it came, the people did mourn
Fire and hail, they fell from the sky
Cattle, then finally, the firstborn did die
His son lying dead on downy bed
Pharaoh he grieved, while Moses slaves led
He brought the Hebrews towards promised lands
Pharaoh’s heart hardened, then he took in his hands
His spear and shield on chariot he did lead
His army to kill, the slaves who did flee
Trapped on shores by the Red Sea
Fiery tornado could Ramses now see
Rod overhead did Moses raise
The waters they parted, the slaves were saved
Army of Egypt in pursuit Ramses led
The waters rushed in, the Pharaoh, now dead
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