The Mark of the Chains

from Better Late Than Never by Vicki Morrison Goble

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In the mid 1800s a prominent Persian son of a nobleman (who became known by the title Bahá'u'lláh) began teaching about peace and unity, which was considered subversive and dangerous by the people in power at that time. He was incarcerated in an abominable dark prison and was restrained with large, very heavy chains. These chains left permanent scars on his shoulders, marks he bore for the rest of his life. This song is in his honor.

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CHORUS
In my vision I see the mark of the chains
I touch His shoulder; I feel the mark of the chay-ee-ay-ains
I cry for the mark of the chains
Oh woh oh woh, the mark of the chains

VERSE 1
He could have had it all but He gave it up for me
Instead of wearing royal robes,
He bore the chay-ee-ay-ee-ains to set me free

CHORUS
In my vision I see the mark of the chains
I touch His shoulder; I feel the mark of the chay-ee-ay-ains
I cry for the mark of the chains
Oh woh oh woh, the mark of the chains

VERSE 2
A love has touched my soul, fanned a spark into a flame
And it's because of the love that in the dark of night
I seem to feel the mark of the chains
The mark of the chains

CHORUS
In my vision I see the mark of the chains
I touch His shoulder; I feel the mark of the chay-ee-ay-ains
I cry for the mark of the chains
Oh woh oh woh, the mark of the chains
Oh woh oh woh, the mark of the chains

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from Better Late Than Never, released November 23, 2018

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Vicki Morrison Goble Minnesota

I am a singer/songwriter with a mission to prove aging does not prevent creativity typically thought of as belonging exclusively to young people, and that the period of retirement is a perfect opportunity to try new things and/or realize lifelong dreams. ... more

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