William J. Gaither (born March 28, 1936) is an American singer and songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴William J. Gaither (born March 28, 1936) is an American singer and songwriter of southern gospel and Contemporary Christian music. He has written numerous popular Christian songs with his wife, Gloria. Besides performing solo and with his wife, Gaither has appeared as part of the Bill Gaither Trio, the Gaither Vocal Band, and as a part of his "Homecoming" groups.

Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.

The Sweetest Song I Know
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics

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I've heard them sing "He Paid The Price"
And "Jesus Bore It All"
I've heard them sing "I'm Coming Home"

And "Hear The Master's Call"
I've heard them sing the modern songs
And songs of long ago
But "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound"

Is the sweetest song I know
Amazing grace (Amazing grace, how sweet the sound)
How sweet the sound (Oh how sweet is the sound)
No sweeter song (sweeter song, sweeter song)
Could e'er be found (In this life could be found)
I've heard of a fountain (Heard of the dear Savior's blood)
Filled with blood (That washed us white, white as snow)
But "Amazing Grace" ("Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound")
Is the sweetest song I know
It was the song my momma sang
In sweet and humble voice
Like music from the world above,
It made my soul rejoice
Its soothing words and melody
Like rippling waters flow

Oh, "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound"
Is the sweetest song I know

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Sweetest Song I Know", Bill & Gloria Gaither reminisce about the various songs they have heard, both old and new. Despite having heard an array of songs, nothing seems to be as sweet and touching to them as the hymn "Amazing Grace". The first verse mentions how they have heard songs like "He Paid The Price" and "Jesus Bore It All" but "Amazing Grace" trumps them all and reigns supreme in their hearts. The second verse, which has the actual lyrics of "Amazing Grace", describes the fountain filled with blood that washed us white as snow. In the third verse, Gloria Gaither remembers her own mom singing the hymn in a sweet and humble voice, and the soothing words and melody comforted her soul, like rippling waters flowing.

Overall, "The Sweetest Song I Know" is a loving tribute to the hymn "Amazing Grace", the lyrics of which talk about grace, redemption, and salvation through Jesus Christ. The song highlights the beauty and simplicity of the hymn that has touched billions of hearts across generations.

Line by Line Meaning

I've heard them sing "He Paid The Price"
I've heard people sing about the sacrifice Jesus made for us

And "Jesus Bore It All"
And how Jesus took all of our sins and burdens upon himself

I've heard them sing "I'm Coming Home"
I've heard songs about returning to God

And "Hear The Master's Call"
And about answering God's call to follow him

I've heard them sing the modern songs
I've heard contemporary Christian music

And songs of long ago
And traditional hymns

But "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound"
But nothing compares to the sweetness of the hymn 'Amazing Grace'

How sweet the sound
Oh how sweet is the sound of 'Amazing Grace'

No sweeter song
In this life, there could not be a sweeter song

Could e'er be found
Nothing could ever surpass the sweetness of 'Amazing Grace'

I've heard of a fountain
I've heard of the cleansing power of Jesus' blood

Filled with blood
That washed us completely clean

But "Amazing Grace"
But still 'Amazing Grace' stands out

("Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound")
(As the sweetest song I know)

It was the song my momma sang
This hymn holds a special place in my heart because it was my mother's favorite

In sweet and humble voice
She sang it beautifully, with a gentle and sincere tone

Like music from the world above,
It was like listening to a heavenly choir

It made my soul rejoice
Hearing this hymn always brings me great joy and peace

Its soothing words and melody
The lyrics and tune are very comforting

Like rippling waters flow
The song flows like a peaceful stream

Oh, "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound"
Oh, there is no sweeter sound than 'Amazing Grace'

Is the sweetest song I know
This hymn is truly the sweetest song I have ever heard

Writer(s): A.e. Brumley

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@WOITY097

7y↑49

I've heard them sing "He Paid The Price"
and "Jesus Bore It All"
I've heard them sing "I'm Coming Home"
and "Hear The Master's Call"
I've heard them sing the modern songs
and songs of long ago
But "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound"
is the sweetest song I know
Amazing grace (Amazing grace, how sweet the sound)
How sweet the sound (Oh how sweet is the sound)
No sweeter song (sweeter song, sweeter song)
Could e'er be found (In this life could be found)
I've heard of a fountain (Heard of the dear Savior's blood)
Filled with blood (That washed us white, white as snow)
But "Amazing Grace" ("Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound")
Is the sweetest song I know
It was the song my momma sang
in sweet and humble voice
Like music from the world above,
it made my soul rejoice
Its soothing words and melody
like rippling waters flow
Oh, "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound"
is the sweetest song I know
Repeat x2
Repeat 2
Repeat x2
Repeat 2

@andrewpernia5951

7y↑2

This song really blessed my heart and also my soul .This. song really amazing the sweetest song I know is our lord Jesus Christ .
May I say this I go to church and sing and pray every Sunday with this song the sweetest song I know is one of them and many other songs .
Michael English is the best singer of all and the only thing that everybody is singing around the campfire and dancing with the music and that's amazing and beautiful spirit with the love of God .
Thank you Lord,
God make a way and God is good all the time .
Jesus is our love and the Lord . Amen

Just Count Your Blessing everyday and every night !
😀❤💕❤💕

Amen.,Amen., Amen.! ! 🙏😀

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@betsyhall5094

2y↑12

Now that is Christians a partying!!!!! what great fun!!! They just enjoy singing and fellowshipping together!!!! What is better than that?!!!!!

@LisaDonaldson3815

15w↑5

YouTube has introduced me to so many gospel singers from the southern gospel genre but my grandmother may she rest in peace and worship the lord for all eternity was the one who introduced me to southern gospel music and I can't get enough of this particular genre

@lenhummel5766

1y↑6

Did you see the Joy & the Love ?💛 ...I did.
🕊A taste of Heaven.🕊☝

@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx

26w↑4

CAN YOU IMAGINE THE VOICES IN THAT HEAVENLY CHOIR?

@pastorjohnmswanson5365

2y↑2

These folks are showing the world just a peak into what heaven will be like. This is in the past because it is now 2022, yet,The music is timeless.This is just a glimpse. How wonderful Heaven will be.

@jayterry7291

17w↑4

You couldn’t stop King David from cuttin the rug with this one!💘

@oldcountrynewplaylist4416

2y↑1

God makes everything happen for a reason.

@lindavanocker1841

2y↑1

I just love that Russ Taft ! I cld listen to and watch that guy for hrs ! ..... oh wait i have!!! The world was blessed when Russ found Jesus!!!

@bonitatinkle1909

5y↑18

I read the story of Russ Taft's life and cried like a baby. It's a miracle he is in church praising the lord.

@robertsmith5557

6y↑2

The Gaithers and their guests are so cool. Contemporary gospel is ok BUT this music hits home.

@patmaxfield3367

7y↑4

No music gives a better message than southern gospel!

@jans4jesus709

7y↑32

It gives me such joy to see the Lord in all of these people. Did you notice how Bill cruises around clapping, smiling from ear to ear. I can only imagine how he must feel like a proud Papa of his children !!!! So much Joy and Love !!! Thank you Lord !!!!

@claytonbarber1589

These Are The Kind Of Songs I Grew Up On.
These Were The Singers
And Groups I Listened
To. You Could Feel The Presence Of God Through
Their Music Back Then
And Even Now. Alot Of The Singers Have Gone
On To Be With God But Their Music Goes On!

@nyl55jones41

4y↑5

I really miss these kinds of songs. Lying in the hospital recovering from going a ventilator. These videos have been my lifeline. If it’s not broke why fix it??? Nothing like the old. The Bible is older than anything. Do we try to fix that. Amazing Grace. No greater song ever written.

@omryningshen2631

Fellowship in the name of Jesus Christ is the best moment one will have in their entire life. Amen

@miltonbass5236

I pray that my sweet Mom and Dad ( in heaven ) are listening to this beautiful song. It makes my heart swell, and the tears come.

@danielsambu6776

1y↑1

Oooh America, land of the free and where full potential of man is unleashed; God bless the Gaithers

@nomzamozondo8410

2y↑8

This is my tribe. I cannot start or end the day without listening to them. My late mother's favourite gospel group. Bless them.

@danielsambu6776

1y↑1

My tribe too

@countrygospelmusic6643

2y↑1

God is really the wisest of all since He judges beings not by words, thoughts or actions but under what motives are you doing, thinking or doing what you have in either your mind or heart. Men judge externally but God judges internally

@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx

14w↑2

MY HEART SKIPS ABOUT 10 BEATS EVERY TIME I HEAR BEN SING!

@sofiaauguis9690

2y↑1

While listening to the songs sung by this group i felt as if im already in Heaven halleluja i can imagine that in Heaven all we have to do is singing a song for Jesus amen halleluja

@sharonsawyer7041

37w↑3

Thank you for these songs as they lift my spirit & break every chain that binds me. How I look forward to singing with you all in heaven. What a glorious day that'll be. Amen?

@mosestakporkpah4407

2y↑1

I can not imagine what it will be like when we get to heaven!!

@jessentjames5905

2y↑4

These people you can feel every moment of of this song, these singers just enjoying themself and worshipping the Lord, may God continue to bless Bill Gaiter and the home coming friends. I don't want this Legacy of this to die out, nor dwindle.

@jayterry7291

6y↑1

Here's a thought, can you imagine king David singing and dancing to this very song in heaven? 😊

@fhiggenbottom

6y↑38

So many of these gospel legends have passed on now but I'm grateful we have these video recordings to recall their talent and the prelude they've presented for the joy and heavenly music we'll inhabit throughout eternity!

@malcolmnoel9044

9lo

@malcolmnoel9044

@ginalim94

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@maryannebagala4319

2y↑5

Amen..! Hallelujah..! Yes. ! Glory..! Yes..my mom too..! Precious Holy Spirit Anointed..!

@rouge10

2y↑26

I can't stop singing along with them. Praise the Lord for this blessing.

@blessingisire3253

8y↑5

Can we ever see a group like this again?? Thank you Jesus

@thierrykalama5110

3y↑1

Pray for me oh ye believers of Christ.🥺🙏

@ruthparker2904

6y↑4

Tears of joy. I can face my days knowing that I'm a child of God.

@user-hc1im5fu5d

2y↑8

I love catchy Gospel songs like these. A needed message about the grace Jesus Christ offers.

@lenhummel5766

1y↑4

PURE LOVE FOR THE LORD & FOR ONE ANOTHER❗🕊💛🕊
special moments.

@louismeadors841

5y↑32

I LOVE this version with up-tempo and all of the great singers. I know that God has called many of the Gaither singers home to be with Him and to think we can keep on listening until the Lord calls us home.

@jamiewilcox.506

3y↑7

There's no better gospel music in the world than this! I feel like I'm getting a little peek into heaven. ❤

@babievanderwatt6621

3y↑13

Evertytime I listen to this song I get that URGE to hop, skip and jump for The Lord🙏🙏🙏🙏

@oberholzermike

3y↑2

2021 juin who is watching 👀 this beautiful song. May Lord GOD bless everyone who is with me in this moment of praise. ❤❤❤❤💋

@wanjirunganga-gichuhi876

2y↑1

Russ Taff's way of singing is so natural. So effortless.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 👏🏾

@peternalwann9861

7y↑5

glad to see people rejoice in the Lord

@anitaggooden8641

4y↑3

When God is in one’s heart only true joy comes forth.

@jesse.9983

3y↑10

Many of these singers have gone home to glory.
Thanks, Bill Gaither and Gloria Gaither, for preserving these great memories and moments!

@patriotson1875

10y↑6

Wish these great hymns were available for people to sing as solos etc. Much interest in restablishing good biblical music back into the worship experience. Gathier has done great things in keeping these songs and arrangements alive. Just wish I could take the arrangements and use them myself.

@seamus1956

8y↑1

a lot of these old time Gospel songs have been published as sheet music, which would make them available for purchase. I know of several songbooks as well.

@brianlawliss1080

7y↑1

You Can ! Looking to start a group that does this very thing. I will see how it goes !

@peshaibaby5847

2y↑5

It was the song my mother sang in sweet and humble voice like music from the world above it made my soul rejoice it's soothing words and melodies like the rippling water flow
But amazing grace how sweet the sound it's the sweetest song I know

@lifesimmercanada5401

1y↑2

I love the little old man not seeing Bill and continued to sing. So cute. 😍😍😍

@elsagooden7565

3y↑2

Bill Hill. What a day that will be

@sakeorokobuli8701

1y↑3

Amazing Grace is the sweetest song O know ..... Amen Halleluia

@duaneevans9639

Do you wonder why these people seem so happy ? It's because they know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and they've got something to sing and be happy about. If you don't know Jesus as your Savior invite him into your heart and ask him to forgive your sin and you can be a part of this happy family.

@steve1959johnson

1y↑2

You just can't be after listening to that one. Great song

@sarahd3980

5y↑13

What an absolutely beautiful song being sung to perfection by all these Saints.

@thyagoandredeoliveirabarbo6353

6y↑2

Bill & Gloria

@achorgoddey3227

31w↑2

Amazing Grace
The sweetest song in my joyful life

@macklems5552

Glory glory hallelujah !! He is risen folks! Rejoice and leap for Joy if you know Jesus Christ today

@donnaryan3223

3y↑2

Russ does a terrific job!

@sansaryetienne4394

3y↑4

Praise God for his Grace toward us 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@kentankersley5132

4y↑4

FOLKS, IT JUST DON'T GET NO BETTER THAN THIS.

@conniepaterson3758

2y↑4

Yes amazing grace how sweet the sound... my favorite song. Thank you lord

@joshandrews9094

7y↑1

So many spirits, and not one of them is the Spirit of the Lord!

@Tamara-xp9nx

7y↑1

how?

@jessshultzaberger8479

7y↑1

Josh Andrews

@joshandrews9094

7y↑1

Spirit of the lord is meek and lowly:)

@DirkWLKnies

6y↑23

What a great song about God's amazing grace. His grace has kept me going to serve my soon coming eternal King Jesus! Praise His Name!!!

@Hosea888

1y↑2

Hallelujah ✝️🙏🏻✝️

@KerryArmendariz

3y↑6

Such an uplifting song 🎶 Amazing Grace is the sweetest song I know 🙏🏻

@SDNSmith7

7y↑12

Thank you Lord for your AMAZING GRACE!!!!!!!!

@carlahoward5350

6y↑2

S.D.N. S .thank you Jesus for this loving song about you Jesus praise the lord

@alansmlth7989

3y↑3

MY SWEET AMAZING GRACE....JESUS MY AMAZING GRACE... HOW SWEET THE SOUND!

@WOITY097

7y↑49

@rejoicekambinda2153

7y↑8

Amen Glory be to God... May the good Lord continue blessing this group

@sinamumuta8399

3y↑6

Love this old Gospel songs

@joelnyangweso

4y↑10

I've never seen sooo much fun in a song like this one.The Spirit of God was moving here.Amen and Amen!

@NannyBob100

C .

@aldobusuttil2368

2y↑2

FROM QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA , LOVE YOUR SONGS , Aldo , 7-4-2022

@nichscaffetta

10y↑5

This will get your toes tapping. My dad would have love this version.

@pesche1234

5y↑3

The entry of Michael English at 4:15 really tops all of it👍🏻

@edachalmers9444

9y↑5

Thank God for this song , thank God that Jesus is the light of the world and I saw this great light.

@katmartinez7540

7y↑2

a walk to Emmaus,the sing

@carlahoward5350

7y↑1

Eda Chalmers i love all song about Jesus and god

@akenesetapusoa8099

2y↑5

Beautiful songs to praise God It really touched my heart God bless you all

@Vickie-so5tn

14w

Amen in 2024!

@oscareasler1125

7y↑14

Bill Gaither knows gospel music like no one else. I hope you live till Jesus comes. Leroy Easler

@d.l.whitfield8290

6y↑14

This song is beautiful, and seems to be one that the entire group enjoyed. Just wait, better times of rejoicing are ahead. Heaven’s choir assembled, will be astounding.

@vimbainashedaisygudu4988

43w↑2

Makes me smile through and through

@kamwengock3111

2y↑6

Their Joy is so addictive,gaither you're such a blessing

@carlahoward5350

6y↑7

The best relationship your will ever have is with Jesus in Jesus mighty name amen

@marcusdavidson2878

Praise the Lord Jesus

@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx

34w↑2

COMPLETELY HOLY AND AWESOME 😎!

@SmilingBlueMackerel-qs8ng

16w↑1

They still tush life up today God bless them

@charlotteahlemann9907

4y↑2

I wrote The Sweetest Song I Know in 1992 in memory of Lorraine Atkinson. I called her Grandma Lorraine because my mother was engaged to her son Gary when I was a child. My mother chose to marry my father again but I was always 💔 attached to the Atkinson family.

@taueliamaluia1963

6y↑1

praise God I love all Bill and Gloria song..God bless from Anaheim CA

@japhethmwendwa1142

2y↑6

Wow! Wow! Amazing Grace it is ❤️

@paulswang6428

2y↑3

Enjoying the way you guys got together and sing joyfully. Awesome, God bless you Bros n Sists. See you singing together with and for The Christ Jesus.

@annmariemontaque6916

I am a lover of country and western songs. I pray Almighty God that there will be many more of these around God's campfire. I can see us now, singing and dancing. I can see the angels with folded wings. They do not know what it is to be redeemed. Jesus.

@jungheelee1682

37w↑2

What a joy!

@vibes_only

2y↑1

Who else followed the clap when hearing the music🤓

@crushjacko6135

4y↑4

This song is a blessing to humanity

@nathandoden7698

Please pray for me Nathan and my family in JESUS NAME Amen.

@andrewpernia5951

7y↑2

@exynosbrain

2y↑4

I have been weeping uncontrollably after hearing this soul soothing song

@pearlharbor4790

3y↑3

What joy.

@wilfredpeters6164

8y↑1

I have a hard time carrying a tune, my prayer is that I was a singer like Russ Tuff.

@soniagiraldociro6667

7y↑1

Wilfred Peters

@dianalewis7132

6y↑11

Love it, love it, love it! Praise the Lord!

@retiredandpreppingquilting2350

I love to hear Gaither homecoming.

@nicolassmith4773

Hello

@chantalegabriel1809

4y↑99

I don't know how to express myself when I am listening to the Gaithers. I always felt inspire, wanted to cry. I really enjoy watching or listening to the group.

@_AAC1985

3y↑2

the Holy Spirit has touched your life through their music, I always feel like crying too when I listen to their music. It's always a blessing. God bless you dear

@alansmlth7989

3y↑2

PRAISE JESUS FOR HIS DELIVERANCE WORKING POWER! THANK YOU JESUS FOR THE GIFT OF SALVATION AND SAVING A SINNER LIKE ME!

@donaldcyr2007

2y↑2

Listening to it right now on YouTube, you guys are awesome!

@darrenoktavianus4285

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@ronenenplanet808

10y↑19

you hardly ever hear these Gospels songs like these, as you grew up with them and thank God we have videos to see them....

@gracemcdonald996

7y↑1

ronenenplanet808
the GÁITHÉR

@alansmlth7989

3y↑1

Come on Holy Ghost touch us all. GLORY GLORY GLORY. WHAT A DAY IT WILL BE.

@david78840

9y↑18

There is nothing but joy and happiness in my heart....This joy and happiness can only come from a higher power....Praise The Lord!!!

@carolynunderwood2685

7y↑7

I enjoy this gospel music and fellowship soo much\\\

@prestonhook7996

L9i 9th

@janetturner5560

8y↑28

The music lives forever to heal our wounded hearts and turn our eyes to heaven and give God the Glory.

@67CindyLou

6y↑2

Is this the Janet Turner that was married to Andy Turner? Bless you... whether this is the same Janet or not! Cindy

@bessieschaedel3890

Is this a real house in back ground or just a prop house can. Some one tell me

@debbiechapman3035

8y↑5

to me all you have to do is look at the faces of the ones that are singing there IS NO COMPARISON TO THE ONES NOT SINGING SONGS OF HOPES AND PROMISES TO BE WITH MY LORD ONE DAY. Thank GOD its not to far away . People Get Ready !