Set us Free

Verse: Calamity, atrocity... Lord, if you please, we need a little help. Monstrosity, ferocity... Here on our knees, we pray for your strong Hand To ease this pain, bring on the rain; wash clean the scenes of violence and abuse. Nightmares and flares of hatred, war and trafficking, these days, are too profuse. Chorus: Set us free. O Lord, we beg You, set us free from the wickedness that strangles, the temptations that it dangles; this world's knotted up in tangles. Set us free. Verse: We know you care; Your love for us beyond compare; we doubt You want our fall. We've come so far, so many scars show who You are; please, harken to our call. Humanity can do so much, but so much still seems way beyond our reach. We've gotten ourselves in this mess, we do confess; Your help we now beseech. Chorus: Set us free. O Lord, we beg You, set us free from the wickedness that strangles, the temptations that it dangles; this world's knotted up in tangles. Set us free. Verse: I've never really asked before, but I implore You please, don't look away. Help pave the way for all astray, those lost, uncertain, in decay and those who really could not love You more. Please make anew, this world askew, ' least clean it of its vile, foul debris. Help plant the seeds of dignity, of righteousness and unity with hope, joy, peace, and love always in view. Chorus: Set us free. O Lord, we beg You, set us free from the wickedness that strangles, the temptations that it dangles; this world's knotted up in tangles. Set us free. Set us free. O Lord, we beg You, set us free. Even though our struggle's real, we can't deny Your presence here; be ever with us, Lord, until we are free. Set us free. O Lord, have mercy, hear our plea. We won't give up, not giving in; we'll keep on trucking to the end. Oh, won't it be amazing when each broken heart is on the mend, and we are free? ~Jodie 2024