[Verse 1] A lamb without blemish was kept for the night, Taken on tenth day and held out of sight. At even it fell, and its blood marked the frame, A sign on the lintel, a sheltering name. Roasted with fire, with bitter herbs near, Unleavened bread for departure drew clear. Shoes on their feet and a staff in the hand, A meal eaten ready to leave Pharaoh's land. [Chorus] When the blood was seen, judgment passed over; Death crossed the kingdom, but mercy stood closer. From house unto house rose a terrible cry, Yet those under blood were appointed to life. When the blood was seen, the captive doors opened; A night of remembrance, a covenant token. [Verse 2] At midnight the firstborn of Egypt lay dead, From Pharaoh's own palace to prisoner's bed. No household untouched where the sign had not been; The king called for Moses before morning came in. "Rise, take your people, your children, your herds." The nation moved quickly beneath urgent words. [Memorial Refrain] Tell it to children when seasons return: Freedom was purchased while night torches burned. Keep this feast through the years yet unseen; Remember the night when the blood was seen.