A rising generation
Set apart for liberty
A royal loving people
Chosen to be mighty
Mighty in the land
A people who are hungry
Hungry for the bread of life
A people who are thirsty
Thirsty for the river
The river of joy
All across the nation
A cry is ringing out
The church of the King’s breaking out
In freedom
In power
In healing
Salvation to the end of the earth
Song Meaning
The song pictures a new generation of God’s people seeking spiritual nourishment and carrying freedom, healing, and salvation outward.
Biblical Message
1 Peter 2:9 speaks of a royal, chosen people; John 6:35 calls Jesus the bread of life; Acts 1:8 links Spirit-given power with witness.
Reflection
The image of a hungry church asks what it will offer the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “In Freedom”?
The song pictures a new generation of God’s people seeking spiritual nourishment and carrying freedom, healing, and salvation outward.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
1 Peter 2:9 speaks of a royal, chosen people; John 6:35 calls Jesus the bread of life; Acts 1:8 links Spirit-given power with witness.
When can this song be used in worship?
A youth commissioning or church renewal gathering.