Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin Lyrics
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That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail
and mortal life shall cease
I shall possess within the veil
A life of joy and peace
When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun
Aretha Franklin's iconic rendition of "Amazing Grace" is a testimony of faith and personal redemption. The first verse of "Amazing Grace" recognizes the transformative power of grace, a divine gift that can turn a "wretch" into a saved individual. This reflects the Christian belief in salvation, where faith in God and grace result in a person's redemption. The second verse mentions how grace can instill fear in one's heart, fear of the consequence of not following God's commandments. However, grace can also alleviate these fears, reassuring the faithful that God's love is unconditional.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
The tune of this grace is so wonderful
That saved a wretch like me
This grace managed to save someone like me, who was a sinner
I once was lost, but now am found
I used to be clueless, but now I am found
Was blind, but now I see
I was blind, but now I can see due to grace
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
It was grace that taught me to be cautious
And grace my fears relieved
And grace made me feel secure from my fears
How precious did that grace appear
The grace that appeared was so valuable
The hour I first believed
The time at which I truly started to believe
Through many dangers, toils and snares
Despite the difficulties I faced
I have already come
I have come a long way
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
It was grace that brought me to where I am now, safe and sound
And grace will lead me home
And grace will guide me to my final destination
The Lord has promised good to me
God has promised me many good things
His word my hope secures
What God says makes me hopeful
He will my shield and portion be,
God will protect me and provide for me
As long as life endures
For as long as I live
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail
When my body and soul stop working
and mortal life shall cease
And my ordinary existence ends
I shall possess within the veil
I will reside within the unknown
A life of joy and peace
A life of happiness and tranquility
When we've been there ten thousand years
After being there for a very long time
Bright shining as the sun
Glowing as bright as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
We will still have numerous days to sing God's praises
Than when we've first begun
Than the very first day we started to sing God's praises
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: John Newton
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@thaicuongnguyen6012
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come
This grace that brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright, shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we first begun
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see
@samaraparreira6312
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I am found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
Through many dangers, toils and snares
We have already come
'Twas grace has brought us safe thus far
And grace will lead us home
When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright, shining as the…
@rockwillsims748
Her voice is anointed by GOD!! Thanks you J e s u s 🙏🏿
@jailsonsilva8636
Nunca haverá na terra outra Aretha Franklin....Rip Queen of Soul ❤👏 👏
@cindyapeah7871
She was Anointed. Most definitely. Get Goosebumps when I hear her voice. May God rest her Soul. Xxx
@lakeetathomas3494
I don't care how long this song is. Nobody did it justice more than Ms. Franklin did. RIP to the Queen.
@rosenettepaddio2142
S0 TRUE
@lil_mahina4447
She needed more of a goodbye in music than she got
@steventhornton1600
Aàaa
@miguelangelchorrolapez4315
Prob Whitney was the only one able to do it
@edalder2000
I saw the film "Amazing Grace" and it was incredible. Aretha's voice was a force.
Marianne Faithful once said, "If you must know, Aretha Franklin is the voice of God."
I wholeheartedly agree.
@perlamtz4043
Where did you watch it?