The phrase "Fettered" resonates through 4 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
Fettered
...To the light that breaks from Thee.
Fettered by this earthly scope
In the reach and aim of hope,...
To the light that breaks from Thee.
Fettered by this earthly scope
In the reach and aim of hope,
...Darkened thought, debased desire,
Fettered will, corrupted conscience,
Worshiped with unholy fire....
Darkened thought, debased desire,
Fettered will, corrupted conscience,
Worshiped with unholy fire.
...Thy neighbor? Yonder toiling slave,
Fettered in thought and limb;
Whose hopes are all beyond the grave,...
Thy neighbor? Yonder toiling slave,
Fettered in thought and limb;
Whose hopes are all beyond the grave,
...And stretches his long
Fettered hand unto God;
Oh! tell them of Heaven,...
And stretches his long
Fettered hand unto God;
Oh! tell them of Heaven,
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