“And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.
“The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
“Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.
“Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
“Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.
“Thou, in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.”
Men and women joined in the song, when she repeated the words:
“I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.”
This song and this hour of rejoicing were never forgotten by the Hebrews, and each heart was filled with the glory of God and the glad and grateful anticipation of better, happier days.