Charles Wesley wrote this hymn whilst looking back on his life, as such, he sees himself as a prisoner in a dark dungeon, chained by the sins that he committed-and even more "made captive" by the sin that was a part of his very being.
One night, the gospel of Christ - the good news that Christ had died to meet his need seemed to flood his own personal dungeon with light, breaking the chains and setting him free.
Romans 5:8
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Mark 1:14-15
Jesus said, "Repent and believe....."
Ephesians 2:8-9
Salvation by Grace through Faith in Jesus Christ.
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