CHAINS
(Prayer for the Persecuted Church)
Words and music by Mary Rose Jensen
From Col. 4:18, Hebrews 13:3
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Lord, we remember the chains of Your friends
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Suffering for witness to
life without end.
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Christ, Your sorrow
brought joy and release
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So, in their chains, give them peace.
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Lord, we remember the chains that now bind
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Those who are tortured
in body and mind.
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Christ, Your rising gives hope for our plea
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So, from their chains, set them free.
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God, protect and defend the accused.
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Give them courage when they are abused.
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Keep them faithful when tragedies fall and
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Show them Your love
most of all.
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Lord, we remember the chains that distress.
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May Your church
prosper, though under duress.
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Christ, Your kingdom
defeats every foe
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So, by the chains may it grow.
Words and music © 2002 Garden Rose Music,
Written
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