CHAINS

(Prayer for the Persecuted Church)

Words and music by Mary Rose Jensen

From Col. 4:18, Hebrews 13:3

Lord, we remember the chains of Your friends

Suffering for witness to life without end.

Christ, Your sorrow brought joy and release

So, in their chains, give them peace.

Lord, we remember the chains that now bind

Those who are tortured in body and mind.

Christ, Your rising gives hope for our plea

So, from their chains, set them free.

God, protect and defend the accused.

Give them courage when they are abused.

Keep them faithful when tragedies fall and

Show them Your love most of all.

Lord, we remember the chains that distress.

May Your church prosper, though under duress.

Christ, Your kingdom defeats every foe

So, by the chains may it grow.

Words and music © 2002 Garden Rose Music, P.O. Box 16040, Sugar Land, TX 77496 800 746-4476

Written June 7, 2002 upon news of the death of Martin Burnham, missionary to the Philippines

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