West Coast Baptist College - My Chains Are Gone Lyrics
Lyrics
Amazing Love and How can it be
That you sent you Son to die
How my soul does rejoice
Just in the thought
That I am justified
I feel freedom
Freedom from these chains
That have bound my soul to the grave
But praise God
Ever since that day
They are all gone
Those chains they are gone
I'm moving on
New heights I have reached
The weight laid on me
The cross lifted off
They are gone
Hallelujah I'm free
My sins are gone
How can I tell you
What happened inside
The day my soul was redeemed
My ship it was sinking
All on it's own
Anchored in uncertainty
But my Jesus He reached out His hand
And He lifted my burden of sin
Because of what my Savior did
They are all gone
Those chains they are gone
I'm moving on
New heights I have reached
The weight laid on me
The cross lifted off
They are gone
Hallelujah I'm free
My sins are gone
All my guilty deeds
Oh sin's curse on me
On me
Praise God they are gone
Those chains they are gone
I'm moving on
New heights I have reached
The weight laid on me
The cross lifted off
They are gone
Hallelujah I'm free
My sins are gone
Those chains they are gone
I'm moving on
New heights I have reached
The weight laid on me
The cross lifted off
They are gone
Hallelujah I'm free
My sins are gone
Those chains are gone
Oooh
Hallelujah
My sins are gone
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My Chains Are Gone
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on May 4, 2016, as part of their album *Christ Is King*, West Coast Baptist College delivers a profound spiritual declaration with their song, "My Chains Are Gone." This composition transcends mere musical performance to become a vibrant testimony, a melodic echo of countless personal encounters with divine grace. The song does not merely recount a story; it embodies the very essence of Christian redemption, painting a vivid picture of liberation from sin's suffocating grip through the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. It serves as an anthem for anyone who has experienced the transformative power of the Gospel, celebrating the moment when the heavy burdens of guilt and shame are miraculously lifted.
The heart of "My Chains Are Gone" pulsates with the universal human experience of being ensnared by sin and the subsequent, glorious release found in Christ. The lyrics open with an expression of "Amazing Love," marveling at the incomprehensible act of God sending His Son to die, a theme deeply rooted in Scripture, echoing John 3:16 and Romans 5:8, which proclaim God's ultimate demonstration of love while humanity was still lost in sin. The song vividly describes the soul's previous state, "bound... to the grave," a powerful metaphor for spiritual death and the inescapable consequences of rebellion against God, aligning with Romans 6:23, where the wages of sin are death. The imagery of a "sinking ship, all on its own, anchored in uncertainty," powerfully communicates the hopelessness and instability of a life without divine intervention, reflecting the spiritual adrift state before encountering the unwavering anchor of faith in Christ, as described in Hebrews 6:19.
The core message and central triumph of the song lie in the declaration of freedom. The repeated affirmation, "They are all gone, those chains they are gone," is not just a catchy refrain but a foundational truth for the believer. These "chains" represent the bondage of sin, guilt, and condemnation that Scripture frequently describes, such as in John 8:34, where Jesus states that everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. But the song joyfully proclaims emancipation from this slavery, attributing it solely to the intervention of Jesus, who "reached out His hand" and "lifted my burden of sin." This speaks directly to the promise of Matthew 11:28, where Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find rest in Him. The liberation is comprehensive: "The weight laid on me, the cross lifted off," illustrating the incredible exchange at Calvary, where Christ bore the penalty for humanity's transgressions, allowing believers to be justified and declared righteous, as detailed in 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Romans 5:1.
The spiritual transformation depicted in "My Chains Are Gone" is complete and empowering. The soul moves from the depths of despair to "new heights," signifying a radical change in perspective, purpose, and destiny. This journey from captivity to soaring freedom perfectly encapsulates the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." The phrase "Hallelujah I'm free, My sins are gone" is a spontaneous outburst of praise, recognizing the complete expiation of guilt through Christ's atonement. This echoes Psalm 103:12, which declares that God has removed our transgressions as far as the east is from the west. The song’s message doesn't dwell on the past misery but steadfastly celebrates the present reality of justification and the secure future in Christ. It's a reminder that the redemption offered through Jesus is total, permanent, and worthy of every hallelujah.