Galley slave…

I ponder the number of my days It’s swift advance as time holds sway Relentless like the ocean’s wave Upon life’s ship (pause) a galley slave Chained to oar, I groan at task No life or light in which to bask For sin and death are masters dark Their toll is great, my future stark This galley glides to Tartarus For I’m not but treasonous Rebellious heart towards El Shaddai His judgement true and I must die [chorus] The drum beats on I pull the oar. For endless days, towards unknown shore. The sin, my ever present shame, but freedom came in Jesus name. But there before the throne is one Whose radiance is like the sun His voice is soft but of command Come forth! Oh slave and be my man [chorus] The drum beats on I pull the oar. For endless days, towards unknown shore. The sin, my ever present shame, but freedom came in Jesus name. [instrumental] The winds have changed the shackles gone New life have I just like the dawn Redeemed from death, from hell and sin He paid the price by death to win But why would He, stoop so low to save a worm like I, who knows But this is truth His Grace set free A sinner’s bonds, the likes of me [chorus] The drum beats on as I pull the oar. For endless days, towards unknown shore. The sin, my ever present shame, but freedom came in Jesus name. So now I row as one unfettered Upon the ship of he who’s lettered Alpha Omega Beginning and End Yeshua the Christ Who calls me friend Jesus….Jesus…. I worship you To you alone all praise is due Salvation gifted by your choice And in your grace I shall rejoice The drum beats on as I pull the oar. For endless days, towards Heaven’s shore. No more a slave to sin and shame, my freedom found in Jesus name