With tattered wings I learned to fly
But the chains of my past kept me out of the sky
Held so tight my heart felt their grip
In silence I slipped a slow painful dip
Breaking the shackles I'm running free
With each step I take it's a victory
In the arms of love I found my way
Breaking the shackles I live for today
I prayed to the Lord for a way to be free
For the chains of my past to forever release me
In His embrace I found rest for my soul
In His love I was finally made whole
Breaking the shackles I'm running free
With each step I take it's a victory
In the arms of love I found my way
Breaking the shackles I live for today
Chains began to rattle at the sound of His voice
His love and grace gave me the choice
To break from the past and all its pain
In His love I found a new chain
Now I soar high heart full of joy
No longer held back by what would destroy
In my Jesus I found my true peace
In His love my soul was released
Breaking the shackles I'm running free
With each step I take it's a victory
In the arms of love I found my way
Breaking the shackles I live for today
I give all the glory to my Lord above
He freed me from the past with all His love
I bow at His feet heart full of praise
In His arms I will forever be raised
Breaking the shackles I'm running free
With each step I take it's a victory
In the arms of love I found my way
Breaking the shackles I live for today
He is our strength our everlasting shield
In His presence we will forever yield
Now soaring high with each passing day
We will sing praises to our Lord always
Breaking the shackles of our wounded past
In Jesus Christ we've found freedom that lasts
Breaking the shackles finally being free
In His love and grace we've found the key