Unshackled
The rattle
of the chains is deafening
The clinking metallic links haunt my soul
Thick steel grips at my ankles and wrists
The burden of this imprisoned life takes it's toll
The weight
of their confinement is unbearable
My body void of strength, barely able to move
Languishing near the outskirts of death
Enslaved in these shackles that I cannot remove
My hopes of
freedom are fleeting fast
My dreams of release are dying
Weakness dominates me, I cannot break free
Lost and alone I am left bleakly crying
Out of the
darkness a blinding light then appears
Within the light walks a figure of great majesty
As the light bathes my body, my strength is reborn
Despair now replaced with the hope of being free
"My name
is Jesus and I am the Christ"
Speaking in a powerful yet soothing voice
"I have come with authority to set all captives free
Out of my love for you I give you this choice
Your freedom
is at hand if you believe upon me
Your spirit I will strengthen, your soul I will fill
I will show you wonders beyond all you can dream
But you must accept me of your own free will"
"Yes
I believe, I accept you dear Lord
I believe in your power for my release
I will follow you 'til the ends of time
And tell others of your love, strength and peace"
Jesus stretched
his pierced hand toward me
Touching the shackles on my bound wrists and feet
A powerful surge obliterated them to pieces
Instantly my soul was now made complete
With gratitude
and love I fell at his feet
Weeping tears of joy for the freedom he gave
He picked me up and embraced me tightly
I must tell others of his power to save
Jesus forever
now walks by my side
He's closer to me then the air that I breathe
Living now by his strength and power
Unshackled from the chains that once enslaved me
Written by Marc Corliss 2003