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.
Thy Word
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
When I feel afraid
Think I've lost my way
Still you're there right beside me
And nothing will I fear
As long as you are near
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
I will not forget
Your love for me and yet
My heart forever is wandering
Jesus be my guide
And hold me to your side
I will love you to the end
Nothing will I fear as long as you are near
Please be near me to the end
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
And a light unto my path
You're the light unto my path
The lyrics of Amy Grant's song Thy Word revolve around themes of faith and guidance. The song directly references the Bible as a source of spiritual enlightenment and inspiration. The lyrical repetition of "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path" emphasizes the belief that the teachings of the Bible provide illumination and direction in navigating life's challenges.
The song also acknowledges the singer's vulnerability and need for divine support. During moments of fear and uncertainty, the singer looks to God for strength and reassurance. The lines "When I feel afraid / Think I've lost my way / Still you're there right beside me" convey a sense of comfort and reliance on the presence of God.
Overall, Thy Word celebrates the power of faith and the role of the Bible as a guiding force in life's journey. The song encourages listeners to trust in God and to seek wisdom and guidance through the teachings of scripture.
Line by Line Meaning
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
God's Word is like a lamp that guides me and shows me the way to go in the darkness.
When I feel afraid
When I am scared or uncertain
Think I've lost my way
Feeling lost and unsure of my direction
Still you're there right beside me
Despite my fear and confusion, God is always with me, supporting me.
And nothing will I fear
With God by my side, I have nothing to fear.
As long as you are near
When I am close to God, I feel safe and loved.
Please be near me to the end
I pray that God will always be with me until the end of my life.
I will not forget
I will always remember
Your love for me and yet
Despite my mistakes and flaws, God still loves me unconditionally.
My heart forever is wandering
My heart is restless and often strays from God.
Jesus be my guide
I ask Jesus to help me find my way back to Him.
And hold me to your side
I ask Jesus to keep me close to Him and not let me stray again.
I will love you to the end
I promise to love God until the very end of my life.
And a light unto my path
God's Word illuminates the path that I should follow, just like a light shining in the darkness.
You're the light unto my path
God and His Word are the light that shows me the way to go.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: Amy Lee Grant, Michael Whitaker Smith
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Warren Lim
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
When I feel afraid
Think I've lost my way
Still you're there right beside me
And nothing will I fear
As long as you are near
Please be near me to the end
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
I will not forget
Your love for me and yet
My heart forever is wandering
Jesus be my guide
And hold me to your side
I will love you to the end
Nothing will I fear as long as you are near
Please be near me to the end
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
And a light unto my path
You're the light unto my path
Cherie FH
Thank you, Father, for Amy Grant to be used of you in so many ways. When I was growing up and said yes to you you used her every step of my life until now. That's quite a time! God please bless all who are watching this, who have watched and listened, and bless Amy Grant! Thank you! In Jesus' name, Amen!
Bob B
Your channel name intrigued me. I’m confused why you are so interested in paranormal activity when you say you follow God.
BRAIN BATTLE QUIZ
Amen. God bless you too in Jesus name
Saint Serg
Thank you Cherie for your prayer! May The Lord continue to bless you with more of his love. Amy grant has been a blessing to myself and many others. God bless her and everyone in Jesus name! 😊🙌
Michelle McMinn
Amen. I started listening to her when I was 15 in 1985. Oh, how the years go by! I love her now just as much as I did then. She is a pioneer in Christian music.
Jack DeBerry
God Bless! Have a great day and week. Praying for you and your family!
Angel YoungHeart
"even though i walk thru the valley of the shadow of death. i fear NO evil, for Christ is with me" I Love You Lord Jesus
Blu Rhayz
This song brings truth to what the Book says: He is the same yesterday, today and forever. The song never fades. Bless you Amy 🙏🏻
Lucy Lim
Thy word is a lamp unto my path And a light unto my path Amen
Cherie FH
Amen!