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This is my favorite hymn. Written in 1738, it is the gospel. Rich in doctrine, the lyrics should be contemplated deeply, most especially on Good Friday. As an ex-con who was set free by the gospel while in jail enroute to prison, “my chains fell off” is more than symbolic.
I do enjoy contemporary Christian music, but rarely are modern lyrics as rich as these. I urge you to carve out five minutes to carefully and worshipfully listen:
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Author: Jack Hager
Jesus invaded my life shortly after my arrest at age 26. I spent the first few years of my new life incarcerated. Went to Bible school after parole; have served with Kansas City Youth For Christ, Headwaters Christian Youth (Rhinelander, Wi), Family Life Ministries (Bath, NY), and now with Midland Ministries (Saint Joseph, Mo). Married with four children, work with youth, adults, inmates. Heavily involved in Bible quizzing for four decades. Narrow minded about Jesus and the gospel; fairly open minded about most other things. Speak in churches, camps (both teen and family), civic groups, public schools, Christian schools and colleges...amazed I get to do what I get to do....favorite verse Romans 15.13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that you, by the power of the Holy Spirit, may overflow with hope."
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