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.
Welcome To Our World
Amy Grant Lyrics
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How we need to hear from God
You've been promised, we've been waiting
Welcome Holy Child
Welcome Holy Child
Hope that you don't mind our manger
How I wish we would have known
But long awaited Holy stranger
Please make yourself at home
Bring your peace into our violence
Bid our hungry souls be filled
World now breaking Heaven's silence
Welcome to our world
Welcome to our world
Fragile finger sent to heal us
Tender brow prepared for thorn
Tiny heart whose blood will save us
Unto us is born
Unto us is born
So wrap our injured flesh around You
Breathe our air and walk our sod
Rob our sin and make us holy
Perfect Son of God
Perfect Son of God
Welcome to our world
In this song, Amy Grant sings about the arrival of the long-awaited Holy Child, whose coming has brought joy and hope to a world that is filled with tears, broken hearts, and violence. The song hails the arrival of this divine being, asking him to make himself at home in a humble manger, and to bring peace to a world that is torn apart by strife and sin. The lyrics express the deep longing and desire of people to hear from God and to experience the presence of his Holy Child.
The song is not only about welcoming the Christ child but also about inviting him to bring his peace and grace to a world that desperately needs it. The song portrays the Christ Child as a fragile and tender being whose tiny heart will save the world. The lyrics also suggest that the Holy Child has come to heal people's injured flesh, to breathe their air and walk their sod, and to make them holy by robbing them of their sins. The song has a powerful message of hope, light, and redemption, reminding believers of the significance of Christmas and the arrival of the Holy Child.
Line by Line Meaning
Tears are falling, hearts are breaking
We are sad and broken, we are in need of comfort from God.
How we need to hear from God
We are desperate for guidance and direction from God.
You've been promised, we've been waiting
We have been waiting for the promised arrival of the Holy Child.
Welcome Holy Child
We wholeheartedly welcome the arrival of the Holy Child.
Hope that you don't mind our manger
We apologize for not having a better place for you to stay, but we hope you don't mind our makeshift manger.
How I wish we would have known
We wish we would have known in advance of your arrival so we could have prepared a better place for you to stay.
But long awaited Holy stranger
Even though we were caught off guard by your arrival, we have been waiting expectantly for your coming for a long time.
Make yourself at home
Please feel comfortable and at ease here, you are welcome to stay with us.
Bring your peace into our violence
The world is a violent and chaotic place, we ask that you bring your peace and calmness into our lives and surroundings.
Bid our hungry souls be filled
Our souls are yearning to be satisfied and fulfilled by you, we pray that you fill us with love, hope, and joy.
World now breaking Heaven's silence
Your arrival on earth is a powerful and miraculous event, it is as if Heaven is breaking its silence and speaking to us through you.
Welcome to our world
We are honored to have you here with us on earth, welcome to our world.
Fragile finger sent to heal us
Your gentle and delicate touch has the power to heal us, we recognize you as a savior and a source of healing.
Tender brow prepared for thorn
Your kind and gentle nature is juxtaposed with your fate to suffer and endure pain, we are moved by your sacrifice.
Tiny heart whose blood will save us
You are small and meek on the outside, but your heart and soul are powerful and full of sacrifice, you will save us all.
Unto us is born
Your birth is a blessing and a miracle, you are the source of our hope and salvation.
So wrap our injured flesh around You
We are injured, broken, and hurting, we pray that you will embrace us and hold us close to your heart.
Breathe our air and walk our sod
We want you to fully experience and understand our world, we welcome you to take in all that we see, breath, and feel.
Rob our sin and make us holy
Please forgive us of our sins, take them away and make us pure and holy in your eyes.
Perfect Son of God
You are the son of God, perfect in every way, we are honored and grateful to know you and have you in our lives.
Welcome to our world
Once again, we express our gratitude and amazement at your arrival on earth, welcome to our world.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CHRIS RICE, CHRISTOPHER M. RICE
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Bobby Horne
My mother RIP had the KJV playing on vinyl for as long as I can remember until the day she passed,and I'm so grateful to have received his word everyday.
Christopher Edwards
Beautiful 💙❤️
Karen
I love it and i love Amy!!!
Flajr
❤ Always beautiful songs, Merry Christmas my dear!
Thank you so much ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘God bless, 😘
Syl Wia
Pięknie
Richard Bergeron
Beautiful ❤
Joseph Misener
More people need to see us as holy strangers...
Maggie Baugh…
Thank you❤
In The Garden
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Isaias Oliveira
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