Freedom's Slave (Official lyric video) CCLI

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It shares the hope of Jesus with ordinary people trying to worship in the middle of struggle or adversity ~ just like the first disciples. Freedom's Slave is a modern hymn to an ancient Irish tune. It tells the story of Jesus' death & resurrection, focusing on the bewildered experience of his followers.
Musically it comes from the same culture as well know hymns such as 'In Christ Alone' by Keith & Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend, 'Cornerstone' by Hillsong or '10,000 reasons' by Matt Redman. The melody "The Minstrel boy or Moreen' is a similar age to 'Slane' the tune for Be Thou My Vision - another example of an Irish melody married to even older lyrics (attributed to St Dallan)
Simple, strong melodies like this, are quick and easy for a group to learn and remember - so they'll always be really useful to the church & helpful to individuals longing to confidently express their faith:
Freedom’s Slave (The Son of God to the cross has gone)
The Son of God to the cross has gone, His closest friends have scattered.
Triumphant welcomes distant fade, God’s earthly rule seems shattered.
Where, O God, is the justice here, for those who longed to follow?
The hope he offered drowns in tears, and heartless dawns tomorrow.
But wait, this tale has more to tell than force’s domination.
His light, of silent dignity shines through humiliation.
Death on Him is not imposed whose power exceeds all kingdoms.
Obedience to death he chose, A slave, to serve our freedom.
And now, this glorious Prince of Life does more than teach examples.
As He ascends to His throne above, all sin and hell lie trampled.
Where O death, is your victory, since Jesus overwhelmed you?
God’s silent revolution’ry, has once, for all, expelled you!
Come share the joy of an empty grave that fills to overflowing,
And face your fears in the certainty of your own resurrection.
Though our hearts are scarred and frail, through darkness he is leading,
To stand against His enemies, and enter life and healing.
Dave Whitcroft ©2019 kdmusic.co.uk
Context: This song started to germinate during the Second Gulf War & the Northern Irish ‘Troubles’.
It struck me that notions of victory through force, or the flip side of the tragic underdog, both contrast sharply with the gospel. In His darkest days, Jesus’ victory comes as an all powerful Messiah actively submits to humiliation. The disciples didn’t see it coming, they were devastated. We’ve tried to capture that in the first verse. It’s written in the present continuous tense to imply an unfolding story ~ from hopelessness, to bewilderment, to dawning realisation as they reexamine His death in the light of the resurrection. The tune which has a long & international military history, is associated with defiance against the odds.
(Search Themes: Son of God, Cross, Sorrow, Doubt, Boldness, Courage, Calvary, Humility, Servanthood, submission, Death, Easter, Victory, Freedom, Faith, Empowerment, Resurrection, Army, warfare, assurance, life, healing)

[@thelordreigns2245]

Love this so much!! Praise the Lord!

[@DaveWhitcroftKDMusic]

Thankyou for that encouragement 👍🏻😊

[@DaveWhitcroftKDMusic]

Happy Easter, "He is Risen'

[@jaynegore6290]

Love this.Bledd our world 🌎

[@DaveWhitcroftKDMusic]

Thanks so much Jayne, yes indeed God bless our beautiful, bruised world!

[@tishomingo4524]

So what was wrong with "The Son of God goes forth to War, a Kingly Crown to Gain"? That was the Hymn you copied but didn't give any credit to. Are you ashamed? "1 The Son of God goes forth to war, a kingly crown to gain; his blood-red banner streams afar: who follows in his train? Who best can drink his cup of woe, triumphant over pain, who patient bears his cross below, he follows in his train. 2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye could pierce beyond the grave, who saw his Master in the sky and called on him to save: like him, with pardon on his tongue in midst of mortal pain, he prayed for them that did the wrong: who follows in his train? 3 A glorious band, the chosen few on whom the Spirit came, twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, and mocked the cross and flame: they met the tyrant's brandished steel, the lion's gory mane; they bowed their necks the death to feel: who follows in their train? 4 A noble army, men and boys, the matron and the maid, around the Savior's throne rejoice, in robes of light arrayed: they climbed the steep ascent of heav'n through peril, toil, and pain: O God, to us may grace be giv'n to follow in their train.

[@DaveWhitcroftKDMusic]

Hello & thanks for caring so much about hymns. I'm happy to confirm that this is not a copy of any other hymn. Freedom's slave uses a traditional Irish Battle tune from C1770 (this public domain tune is credited in the hymn's registration) Today is the first time I have seen or heard the hymn you care so dearly about, which seems to cover 4 examples of triumphant martyrdom; Jesus, Stephen, the Apostles & the cloud of witnesses from Hebrews 11. By contrast, Freedom's Slave is less triumphant. It's about 1.The loss of hope as Jesus dies alone, 2. A review, Jesus chose His death and to respond to brutal force with humility 3. Jesus conquers sin & death 4. You can share in His joy, victory & resurrection despite your weakness. Here's more about the writing of the hymn, the sheet music is also free for your church. God bless. kdmusic.co.uk/story-of-the-song/blog/freedom-s-slave

[@philgraf1465]

To the tune of Minstrel Boy.