Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise
Teach me, ever to adore Thee
May I still Thine goodness prove
While the hope of endless glory
Oh, to Grace, how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be
Let Thy goodness like a fetter
Bind my wandering heart to Thee
Never let me wander from Thee
Never leave Thee, God I love
Here's my heart, take and seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above
Never let me wander from Thee
Never leave Thee, God I love
Here's my heart, take and seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above
Amy Grant's song "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" is a hymn praising God for the various blessings he bestows upon his people. The lyrics speak of the unlimited grace and mercy that God has and the need for Him to guide us through life.
In the first verse, we hear the singer asking God to "tune" her heart "to sing Thy grace." This line means that the singer is asking God to guide her heart towards expressing gratitude for His grace. The second line, "Streams of mercy, never ceasing," has biblical roots in Lamentations 3:22-23, which says, "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Finally, the verse ends by urging us to praise God for His unlimited mercy and grace.
In the second verse, the singer asks God to teach her to adore Him and always embrace His goodness. She speaks of the hope of eternal glory that fills her heart, which comes from the belief in eternal life through Christ. The third line again refers to the idea from the first verse of being "constrained" by grace, meaning constantly being influenced by it.
The third verse reiterates the previous verses but adds a plea to never let the singer "wander" or stray from God's path. She asks to be bound to God's goodness and for Him to never leave her. The final line is a request for God to take her heart and seal it for His courts above.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing
Oh God, the source of all blessings
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Please make my heart filled with your grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Your mercy is constant and endless
Call for songs of loudest praise
It deserves the highest form of praise
Teach me, ever to adore Thee
Show me how to worship and praise you
May I still Thine goodness prove
May I continue to experience and witness your goodness
While the hope of endless glory
In the midst of anticipating eternal glory
Fills my heart with joy and love
My heart is overwhelmed with happiness and love
Oh, to Grace, how great a debtor
I am forever indebted to your grace
Daily I'm constrained to be
Every day, I am reminded of my obligation to you
Let Thy goodness like a fetter
May your goodness bind me to you
Bind my wandering heart to Thee
Help me stay focused on you and not wander away
Never let me wander from Thee
Please don't let me stray from you
Never leave Thee, God I love
I will always love you and never abandon you
Here's my heart, take and seal it
I give my heart to you, please keep it safe
Seal it for Thy courts above
Preserve it for when I enter your kingdom
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RONN HUFF, BEVERLY DARNALL, MICHAEL W. SMITH
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