Encircled by the chains of hell,

Bound tightly, then tighter still,

Satan wants to enslave me,

So that I might do his will.

Links welded with cunning lies,

Deceit lurks on every hand,

Habits forging hardened hearts,

Cinched with constricting bands.

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Circles reaching out to me,

Of which do I want a part?

Clasped in whose arms forever?

Who will encircle my heart?

But the Savior’s love is stronger,

Breaking awful chains of hell,

As if they be made of paper,

My freed heart with joy now swells.

Let me turn to Him in faith,

Repent with a softened heart,

By His love be encircled,

With loving arms His grace imparts.

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