Chain

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I found some old poetry that I wrote way back in the day while digging through some music recently. It was neat to read back through it and try and ponder who I was then. Enjoy the first of some old poetry installments ... :) 


Chain - Written 09.21.1998 (9:40 PM)

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endure the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. - Hebrews 12:1-3


Can you see the links of sin I bear
A testimony to my shame
And each day my chain grows
Link upon link

But in my darkness
I see a light
I see a man called Jesus
My savior, king, and forgiver

He steps closer
Exposing my shame
The links I bear
Upon His name

Then I hear His voice cry out to me
He says, "My child, I'll set you free
I'll take away your shame and give you mercy
If you will give Your chain to me"

Lord this grace, this grace
This love, oh this love,
How can it be for one
So wretched as me

Oh my child, don't you know
That my love is a gift
I have given you through my Son
It is done

So come to me and fall
At your knees
Oh my child, let me take
Away your shame

I give it to you oh Lord
Take it away
Father restore me. Father restore me
Oh Lord, thank you for my freedom

For my chain is there no more