Hand Of Sweet Release

Come thou long-expected Jesus Come illuminate the myst'ries of life Come redeem us from the refuse Bring an end to endless suffering and strife Be the star that shines so brightly That it draws our weary eyes To the sky, to heaven's sky Dearest Child of new beginning Be the start of something new I cry There's an end to all the waiting There's an answer to the Who and Where And Why, tonight all the years anticipating Are surrendered to a tiny Baby's cry There's a dawn to follow darkness There's a face to fill the title "Prince of Peace" What He promised He delivered I am saved by the Hand of Sweet Release In this war I've been a captive Just a sinner seeking life and liberty But these Hands that hold me tightly Is the Hands that set my shackled-spirit free Blessed Jesus meek and lowly You have come into my life and made it new Now I'm new Out of bondage into everlasting life I owe everything to You What He promised He delivered I am saved by the Hand of Sweet Release