Freedom's Slave

CCLI PEAKS:  #7 for Ascension  #7 Lent  #13 Death   #18 Sin   #20 Justice  #42Humility

TONE  Poignant | Stirring| Defiant

Lyrics

Freedom's Slave

Verse 1
The Son of God to the cross has gone
His closest friends have scattered
Triumphant welcomes distant fade
God’s earthly rule seems shattered
Where O God is the justice here
For those who longed to follow
The hope he offered drowns in tears
And heartless dawns tomorrow

Verse 2
But wait this tale has more to tell
Than force’s domination
His light of silent dignity
Shines through humiliation
Death on Him is not imposed
Whose power exceeds all kingdoms
Obedience to death he chose
A slave to serve our freedom

Verse 3
And now this glorious Prince of Life
Does more than teach examples
As He ascends to His throne above
All sin and hell lie trampled
Where O death is your victory
Since Jesus overwhelmed you
God’s silent revolution’ry
Has once for all expelled you

Verse 4
Come share the joy of an empty grave
That fills to overflowing
And face your fears in the certainty
Of your own resurrection
Though our hearts are scarred and frail
Through darkness he is leading
To stand against His enemies
And enter life and healing

Dave Whitcroft, Thomas Moore
CCLI Song #7144281
© Words: 2019 KDMusic; Music: 2019 KDMusic
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For Worship Leaders

Best Use: Communion, Sending song, closing worship, funeral, Easter, Holy Week, Evangelism, gospel service. worship, youth event, congregational, Hymn

Themes: Ascension Cross Death Easter Freedom Hell Hope Humility Justice Lent Resurrection Sin

Scripture: Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 16, Luke 19, John 12, John 20, Philippians 2, Romans 5:19, Philippians 2:8, Revelation 19, Acts 3:15, Colossians 3:1 Hebrews 1:3, 1 Peter 3:22, Revelation 3:21, Isaiah 25, Hosea 13, I Corinthians 15, Acts 2:21, Romans 6:1-11, I John 1:8-10, John 3:16, Galatians 6:8, Hebrews 5:9, I Peter 5:10, Jude 1:20 Revelation 3:5.

CCLI: 7144281

Canonical URL: https://kdmusic.co.uk/freedom-s-slave

Summary: A modern hymn about being set free from sin yet bound to Christ, celebrating the cross and resurrection.

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