We continue to examine the song of Revelation 15:3-4, “the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb,” as a pattern for sacred song in the church. The “song of Moses” refers to Exodus 15. Significantly, Exodus 15 and Revelation 15:3-5 share similar themes and language.

First, Exodus 15 is a song about terrified enemies. “The peoples have heard, they tremble; anguish has gripped the inhabitants of Philistia. Then the chiefs of Edom were dismayed; the leaders of Moab, trembling grips them; all the inhabitants of Canaan have melted away. Terror and dread fall upon them” (vv. 14-16). Revelation 15:3-4 is also a song of terrified enemies “Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name?” We find the theme and language of terrified enemies in the Psalms (48:6; 78:33; 96:9; 99:1; 107:26; 114:7).

Second, Exodus 15 is a song of enemies destroyed:“Pharaoh’s chariots and his army He has cast into the sea; and the ...