Loose every bond and chain,
you have been called by God
Not to bring people out,
but to let them go free
The tears of Christ demand no less
than love for all, as all are loved
Loose every bond and chain,
Weep with the ones who mourn
Cherish all God has made
Worth is in every soul
Discrimination, hate and fear
they have no place when God is near
Loose every bond and chain,
Stand with the dispossessed.
Speak of God’s love for all,
With every act and breath
Wealth, dignity, your pride and claims:
In worship lay before Your God
Loose every bond and chain,
God dwells in human hearts
Notice the act of God
In cultures far and near
People of every rhyme and race
Reflect the image of God’s face
Loose every bond and chain
Even my very own
Yes, God is in my heart
Sharing my work and rest
Christ calls to all, free all to Christ
Redeemer, Saviour, Word of life
Metre: 66 66 88 – suggested tune “Little Cornard”, which can be found in Singing the Faith at 172 (Hills of the north, rejoice)
A hymn inspired by a liberation theology-informed reading of the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead and the following events (John 11:17-12:7).