Through the Fire, Out to Freedom

[Intro - Guitar riff; piano and slap bass enter] [Verse 1 - Bubba, male solo] Come and see the works of heaven, Let the whole earth raise a sound; Where the sea had barred the journey, God made feet find solid ground. He is watching all the nations, Let no rebel boast his throne; He has held our lives from falling, Made His mighty keeping known. [Chorus - Duet] Through the fire, out to freedom, Through the water, into room; You have tried us like the silver, You have brought Your people through. Hear our thanks rise from the testing, Hear our vows become our song; You have heard us, You have kept us, All the glory Yours alone. [Verse 2 - Darlene, female solo] There were nets and heavy burdens, There were riders overhead; We went through the flame and water, To abundance You have led. Now I bring the vow I uttered When the trouble filled my days; Come and hear what God has done, friends, Let me tell it in His praise. [Instrumental Break - Harmonica and tenor sax trade] [Bridge - Bubba, rhythmic spoken] If I cradle evil, calling it my own, How can I ask heaven to approve that throne? But God has heard the prayer I brought; His mercy has not turned away. [Final Chorus - Duet and choir] Through the fire, out to freedom, Through the water, into room; You have tried us like the silver, You have brought Your people through. Hear our thanks rise from the testing, Hear our vows become our song; You have heard us, You have kept us, All the glory Yours alone. [Outro - Darlene, female solo] He has heard my cry for mercy; Let the whole earth hear my praise.