Prisoner and Slave

A man, both prisoner and slave who once a mighty empire saved.

With shackled feet and neck held tight he did not hesitate to fight.

He called out truth ‘til finally released from jail, he was set free.

That slave from jail made history and taught the elders how to see.

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Photo: On the Chain Gang.  https://lccn.loc.gov/2002711523

Source:  Psalm 105:16-22

Text:  © David Alexander, 2020

Tune: O Grosser Gott

Score: https://www.smallchurchmusic.com/2011/Score/OGodOfGod-OGrosserGott.pdf 

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