You Have Broken the Chains
Bob Fitts Lyrics


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O GOD MOST HIGH, almighty King,
The champion of heaven, Lord of everything;
You've fought, you've won, death's lost its sting,
And standing in your victory we sing.

You have broken the chains
That held our captive souls.
You have broken the chains
And used them on your foes.
All your enemies are bound,
They tremble at the sound of your name;
Jesus, you have broken the chains!

The power of hell has been undone,
Captivity held captive by the Risen One.
And in the name of God's great Son,
We claim the mighty victory you've won.

You have broken the chains
That held our captive souls.
You have broken the chains
And used them on your foes.
All your enemies are bound,





They tremble at the sound of your name;
Jesus, you have broken the chains!

Overall Meaning

In Bob Fitts's song "You Have Broken the Chains," the lyrics express a deep reverence for God and his power. The opening lines speak to God's supremacy as "O GOD MOST HIGH, almighty King" and "champion of heaven, Lord of everything." The song acknowledges that God has triumphed over death, and that because of this victory, believers are able to join in a joyful refrain of singing.


The main thrust of the song is the idea that God has "broken the chains" of captivity for believers, freeing their souls from bondage. This phrase is repeated throughout the song, underscoring its importance. The lyrics state that these chains have been "used on [God's] foes," suggesting that those who would seek to harm believers are now themselves restrained. The song concludes with dramatic imagery of God's enemies trembling at the sound of his name, further emphasizing his power and the triumph of his victory over death.


Line by Line Meaning

O GOD MOST HIGH, almighty King,
We acknowledge and honor you as the highest authority and ruler of all things, oh God.


The champion of heaven, Lord of everything;
You have triumphed over all, and are in control of everything, including heaven and earth.


You've fought, you've won, death's lost its sting,
By defeating death and rising from the dead, you have granted us eternal life and hope.


And standing in your victory we sing.
We rejoice and celebrate in your victory over death and sin.


You have broken the chains
You have released us from the bondage and captivity of sin and death


That held our captive souls.
Our souls were imprisoned by sin and death, but you have set us free.


You have broken the chains
Not only have you released us, but you have also defeated our captors.


And used them on your foes.
You have used the very chains of our captivity to defeat our enemies and oppressors.


All your enemies are bound,
Through your victory, all of your enemies have been defeated and rendered powerless.


They tremble at the sound of your name;
The mere mention of your name brings fear to those who oppose you and your reign.


Jesus, you have broken the chains!
You, Jesus, have triumphed over death and sin and have set us free, and for this we give you all the glory and honor.




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Great Song. Thanks for uploading.

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Yes indeed. I just heard this song play in my dream….. I guess something great is about to happen as in the sprit realm God has destroyed the plans of the devil

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