FREEDOM SONG
Princes and princesses plowing the merciless field
Reaping dust instead of sparkles
From the eyes of the world hidden through satan's cleverly invented industrial shield
Humiliation inflicted through Companies swimming in gold
Resurrection of the World's Past once redeemingly healed
Bondage from the far days of old
Burdens of slavery yokes of injustice the remnants of hate
Once more reinstalling what
Freedom fighters fought to eradicate
Meanwhile unaware of the Tale of princess and princesses suffering in sun scorching heat
many drink and feast dancing to the sound of ignorance's beat
Yet some well aware but disheartened
refrain from active action
Paralyzed by the fear evil's aim can never be thwarted
Unknowingly we feast while they die
Knowingly we helplessly lift our hands to the sky
How do we become the ones to bring change
How do we step in the steps of those breaking the unbreakable chains
tearing down systems that seemed impossible to rearrange
Light in us oh God the fire of zeal
The Love and Compassion
the drive that overrules intimidation of tension
Help us to carry the Torch of Freedom and Justice
to keep and protect values reinstated by fighters of days gone by
To together with them although separated in time and dimension
forever sing the Amazing Grace of once being lost in blindness to pain
yet now found through sight of ultimate compassion regained
Blessings and love in Christ,
Monique
Amazing Grace by John Henry Newton
John Henry Newton (July 24, 1725 December 21, 1807) was a British sailor and Anglican clergyman. Starting his career at sea, at a young age, he became involved with the slave trade for a few years.
After experiencing a religious conversion, he became a minister, hymn-writer, and later a prominent supporter of the abolition of slavery. He was the author of many hymns, including "Amazing Grace" and "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken."
In 1788, 34 years after he had retired from the slave trade, Newton broke a long silence on the subject with the publication of a forceful pamphlet "Thoughts Upon the Slave Trade", in which he described the horrific conditions of the slave ships during the Middle Passage, and apologized for "a confession, which ... comes too late ... It will always be a subject of humiliating reflection to me, that I was once an active instrument in a business at which my heart now shudders."
A copy of the pamphlet was sent to every MP, and sold so well that it swiftly required reprinting.[9]
Newton became an ally of his friend William Wilberforce, leader of the Parliamentary campaign to abolish the slave trade. He lived to see the passage of the Slave Trade Act 1807.
Amazing Grace Lyrics
John Newton (1725-1807)
Stanza 6 anon.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
