Our backs were beat and bleeding
Sore feet made fast in stocks
We had been through much mistreating
Paul said, “Be glad they didn’t throw rocks!”
He had cast out a damsel’s demon
By using Jesus’ Name
Local businessmen started screamin’
Having lost divining gain
Accused, arrested as a public menace
Cast in the inner cell
To old cold chains we were sentenced
With the bats, rats and the smell
We believed on Jesus
Praying we would be saved
Began to smile and sing His praises
Glad to suffer for His Name
Recalled to memory our God’s greatness
Didn’t hear fellow prisoners mock
His Presence came in power and sweetness
Till that place did the ‘Jailhouse Rock”
Chains were loosed and stocks fell off
Free were Paul and I
We found the jailer in the hall
Committing suicide
Jailer stop! Believe on Jesus!
And you shall be saved
Later on he too sang praises
His family baptized in the Name
So friend, are you bound by your life’s cares
And do you need relief?
Can you see unrest is everywhere?
Where can you find some peace?
Recall to memory your God’s greatness
Don’t hear the skeptics mock
Just smile in faith and sing His praises
And let him, your ‘Jailhouse Rock!’
Inspired by - ACTS 16:16-34
Sore feet made fast in stocks
We had been through much mistreating
Paul said, “Be glad they didn’t throw rocks!”
He had cast out a damsel’s demon
By using Jesus’ Name
Local businessmen started screamin’
Having lost divining gain
Accused, arrested as a public menace
Cast in the inner cell
To old cold chains we were sentenced
With the bats, rats and the smell
We believed on Jesus
Praying we would be saved
Began to smile and sing His praises
Glad to suffer for His Name
Recalled to memory our God’s greatness
Didn’t hear fellow prisoners mock
His Presence came in power and sweetness
Till that place did the ‘Jailhouse Rock”
Chains were loosed and stocks fell off
Free were Paul and I
We found the jailer in the hall
Committing suicide
Jailer stop! Believe on Jesus!
And you shall be saved
Later on he too sang praises
His family baptized in the Name
So friend, are you bound by your life’s cares
And do you need relief?
Can you see unrest is everywhere?
Where can you find some peace?
Recall to memory your God’s greatness
Don’t hear the skeptics mock
Just smile in faith and sing His praises
And let him, your ‘Jailhouse Rock!’
Inspired by - ACTS 16:16-34
