Author: John H. Anketell Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 In bondage to the Law,
We groaned beneath its yoke;
But God our heavy burden saw,
And sin’s strong fetters broke.
2 In fullness of the years
He sent His only Son,
To save us from our guilty fears
By deeds which He hath done.
3 The virgin bears the Child;
Angelic hosts rejoice;
We hail Thee Jesus undefiled,
Named by the angel’s voice.
4 Mercy and truth are met,
Within our hearts to dwell,
And God most high is with us yet,
Our own Emmanuel!
5 His Spirit in our hearts
Still "Abba, Father," cries;
His comfort nevermore departs,
While earthly pleasure dies.
6 In bondage now no more,
We trust Thy faithful Word
And, heirs of God, Thy grace adore
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS Text Sources: Gospel and Epistle Hymns for the Christian Year (New York: The Church Record Company, 1889)
In Bondage To The Law