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I: A believer, free from care, / May in chains or dungeons sing, / If the Lord be with him there, / And be happier than a king:
Paul and Silas thus confined, / Though their backs were torn by whips, / Yet, possessing peace of mind, / Sung his praise with joyful lips.
II: Suddenly the prison shook, / Open flew the iron doors; / And the gaoler, terror-struck, / Now his captives' help implores:
Trembling at their feet he fell, / "Tell me, sirs, what must I do / To be saved from guilt and hell?
None can tell me this but you."
III: "Look to Jesus," they replied, / "If on him thou canst believe, / Thou salvation shalt receive."
While the living word he heard, / Faith sprung up within his heart, / And released from all he fear'd, / In their joy his soul had part.
IV: Sinners, Christ is still the same; / O that you could likewise fear!
Then the mention of his name / Would be music to your ear:
Jesus rescues Satan's slaves, / His dear wounds still plead, "Forgive!"
Jesus to the utmost saves; / Sinners, look to him and live.