Thank you.  Yesterday a man promised to record it on tape and send me a copy (he didn't know the origin either) When it arrives I'll post the full lyrics . . .

Something has always puzzled me.
How can there be 'Christian Rock'?

The roots of 'Rock and Roll' are illicit sex.  

The teaching of Christianity is one man and one woman for life, no fornication, homosexuality or adultery.

 

I'm a member of Prison Fellowship - a prisoner has sung the song previously, and wants us to sing it too.  Unfortunately, we cannot discover a copy of the words and tune . . . .

My shackles are gone, my spirit is free -
Oh praise the Lord He's lifted me.
My sins are forgiven and now I'm free

Can anyone tell me the first line of the song whose chorus is "My shackles are gone, my spirit is free, Oh praise the Lord, He's lifted me etc. ?