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