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title: Loose every bond and chain
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description: 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).
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date: 2024-05-29
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author: Jennifer C J Radtke
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mark.nameOfGod {
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font-variant: small-caps;
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background: transparent;
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}
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p.hangingIndent {
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text-indent: 4em hanging;
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}
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p.fullIndent {
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text-indent: 4em hanging;
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}
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</style>
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# Loose every bond and chain
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Loose every bond and chain,<br>
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you have been called by <mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark><br>
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Not to bring people out, <br>
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but to let them go free<br>
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The tears of <mark class="nameOfGod">Christ</mark> demand no less<br>
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than love for all, as all are loved<br>
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Loose every bond and chain,<br>
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Weep with the ones who mourn<br>
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Cherish all <mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark> has made<br>
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Worth is in every soul<br>
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Discrimination, hate and fear<br>
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they have no place when <mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark> is near<br>
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Loose every bond and chain,<br>
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Stand with the dispossessed. <br>
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Speak of <mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark>’s love for all,<br>
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With every act and breath<br>
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Wealth, dignity, your pride and claims:<br>
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In worship lay before Your <mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark><br>
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Loose every bond and chain,<br>
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<mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark> dwells in human hearts<br>
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Notice the act of <mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark><br>
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In cultures far and near<br>
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People of every rhyme and race<br>
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Reflect the image of <mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark>’s face<br>
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Loose every bond and chain<br>
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Even my very own<br>
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Yes, <mark class="nameOfGod">God</mark> is in my heart<br>
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Sharing my work and rest<br>
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<mark class="nameOfGod">Christ</mark> calls to all, free all to <mark class="nameOfGod">Christ</mark><br>
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Redeemer, Saviour, Word of life<br>
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Metre: 66 66 88 – suggested tune “Little Cornard”, which can be found in Singing the Faith at 172 (Hills of the north, rejoice)
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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).
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