Bondage and death the cup contains

Verse 1

Bondage and death the cup contains, Dash to the earth the poisoned bowl! Softer than silk are iron chains, Compared with those that chafe the soul.

Verse 2

Hosannas, Lord, to Thee we sing, Whose power the giant fiend obeys; What countless thousands tribute bring, For happier home and brighter days!

Verse 3

Thou wilt not break the bruised reed, Nor leave the broken heart unbound; The wife regains a husband freed! The orphan clasps a father found!

Verse 4

Spare, Lord, the thoughtless, guide the blind, Till man no more shall deem it just To live, by forging chains to bind His weaker brother in the dust.