Lyrics
You unravel me with a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies
'Til all my fears are gone
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
From my mother's womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I've been born again
Into your family
Your blood flows through my veins
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I am surrounded
By the arms of the father
I am surrounded
By songs of deliverance
We've been liberated
From our bondage
We're the sons and the daughters
Let us sing our freedom
You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears were drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
And I could stand and sing
I am a child of God...
You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
You drowned my fears in perfect love
You rescued me
And I will stand and sing
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
I am a child of God
Yes, I am
I am a child of God
Full of faith
Yes, I am a child of God
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
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Meaning & Inspiration
No Longer Slaves centers on freedom from fear and the assurance of belonging to God. Its images move from a melody of deliverance to adoption, liberation, and rescue. The repeated declaration that the singer is a child of God gives the song a clear identity theme, while the contrast between slavery and sonship keeps its message focused. The sea-splitting passage also recalls Israel’s escape from bondage, using that biblical image to describe fear overcome by divine love.
The song’s language closely echoes Romans 8:15, where the Spirit of adoption replaces slavery to fear, and it also draws naturally on the Exodus crossing. References to being chosen, born into God’s family, and surrounded by a Father’s arms present salvation as both release and welcome. Rather than denying fear’s presence, the lyric frames confidence as a result of God’s rescue and faithful love. Its closing repetitions reinforce the central confession: freedom is rooted in the believer’s identity as God’s child.
Related Scripture
- Romans 8:15 The verse contrasts slavery to fear with adoption as God’s children.
- Exodus 14:21-22 Israel crosses the divided sea, echoed by the song’s rescue imagery.