RCCG Hymn 643
Once I Was Bound by Sin's Galling Fetters
"While we were yet sinners Christ died for us." - Rom 5:22
Once I was bound by sin's galling fetters, Chained like a slave I struggled in vain, But I received a glorious freedom When Jesus broke my fetters in twain.
Freedom from all the carnal affections, Freedom from envy hatred and strive Freedom from vain and worldly ambitions Freedom from all that sadden'd my life.
Freedom from pride and all sinful follies Freedom from love and glitter of gold Freedom from evil temper and anger, Glorious freedom, rapture untold.
Freedom from fear with all of its torments Freedom from care with all of its pain Freedom in Christ my blessed Redeemer He who has sent my fetters in twain.
From The Redeemed Hymnal (4th edition) of The Redeemed Christian Church of God.