| Song | Make Me A Captive Lord |
| Content Description | Make Me A Captive Lord is a deeply devotional hymn that expresses the paradox of finding true freedom through complete surrender to Christ. The lyrics reflect a heartfelt prayer for God to bind the believer’s will to His divine purpose, breaking the chains of sin and self-reliance. Rich in spiritual meaning, this hymn emphasizes obedience, humility, and loving submission to Jesus. Often used in worship and personal devotion, it inspires believers to trust fully in God’s guidance. The song beautifully portrays the Christian journey of becoming truly free by being wholly devoted to Christ. |
| Album | Our Great Redeemer’s Praise |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
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| Tags | Hymn, worship, gospel, devotional, Christian life, submission |
| Theme(s) | Surrender, devotion, obedience, freedom in Christ, humility |
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Make Me A Captive, Lord,
And Then I Shall Be Free;
Force Me To Render Up My Sword,
And I Shall Conqueror Be.
I Sink In Life’s Alarms
When By Myself I Stand;
Imprison Me Within Thine Arms,
And Strong Shall Be My Hand.
My Heart Is Weak And Poor
Until Its Master Find;
It Has No Spring Of Action Sure,
It Varies With The Wind.
It Cannot Freely Move,
Till Thou Hast Wrought It’s Chain;
Enslave It With Thy Matchless Love,
And Deathless It Shall Reign.
My Power Is Faint And Low
Till I Have Learned To Serve;
It Wants The Needed Fire To Glow,
It Wants The Breeze To Nerve;
It Cannot Drive The World,
Until Itself Be Driven;
It’s Flag Can Only Be Unfurled
When Thou Shalt Breathe From Heaven.
My Will Is Not My Own
Till Thou Hast Made It Thine;
If It Would Reach A Monarch’s Throne
It Must Its Crown Resign;
It Only Stands Unbent,
Amid The Clashing Strife,
When On Thy Bosom It Has Leant
And Found In Thee It’s Life.
