Engulfed by the darkness and bound fast in chains;

A captive in fetters and I am to blame.

Oh, to be loosed and be free in my soul.

This dungeon I live in is dark and it’s cold.

If I could but catch just a glimpse of the light;

If I could have peace through this dark, chilly night.

Will I ever know of sweet freedom again?

Will I ever feel the soft touch of a hand?

The bonds are like webs that a spider would weave,

Wrapped ‘round my heart and my mind to cause grief.

Little by little the old spider spun;

And little by little his sly work was done.

Now it seems hopeless with no way to turn.

Gaining my freedom’s my only concern.

A light starts to glimmer – the hope of the Lord –

Renewing my mind through the pow’r of His Word;

Washing my spirit, and each day I see

The light is increasing it’s strength around me.

The bonds of the web start to fall to the ground;

For they can’t endure this new strength that I’ve found.

Loosed by God’s love – all the fetters are gone!

All of my fears are replaced with His song.

Even the night cannot enter my soul.

It lies all around, but it cannot take hold.

There is but One Who can give this reprieve;

And He is the One with His arms around me!

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for setting me free!

Thank You for hope and for sweet victory!

A life that was worthless, now treasured by God,

Has found grace sufficient in Jesus my Lord.

From darkness to light!  How it thrills my poor soul!

Bondage is bound, and my spirit is whole!