Pharaoh's Philosophy

"And Pharaoh said, Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go" (Exodus 5:2).

Defiantly Pharaoh said, "Who is the Lord,
That I should obey His voice?"
Thus his philosophy would not afford
Obedience to God as a choice.

God surely knew then what Pharaoh would say;
His answer was not a surprise.
His same presumption is held in our day
By those who profess themselves wise.

Moses was not turned away by his threat;
The Lord did not change His mind.
Though judgment from God had not appeared yet,
It surely was not far behind.

Pharaoh's philosophy flourishes still
Where hearts against God are hardened.
Will you not turn and surrender your will,
And come to the Lord to be pardoned?