Grace
Brian and Ramey Whalen Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Brian and Ramey Whalen's song "Grace" are a retelling of the classic hymn "Amazing Grace." The words are a testament to the writer's own spiritual journey, which has been redeemed by the grace of God. The song speaks to the transformative power of grace and the way it can turn a lost and blind soul into a believer who sees the world in a new light.
The first verse of the song recounts the writer's awe at the grace that has saved them from their own wretchedness. The use of the word "wretch" speaks to a deep sense of shame and guilt that the writer has felt, perhaps due to past actions or behaviors. However, the grace of God has provided a path forward, allowing the writer to see a way out of their darkness. The repetition of the phrase "I once was lost but now I'm found" emphasizes the transformative power of grace, and how it can lead us out of darkness and into the light.
The second verse of the song speaks to the complexity of the relationship between grace and fear. It acknowledges that grace can make our hearts tremble, but that it can also soothe our fears and provide comfort. The writer draws upon personal experience here, suggesting that their own relationship with grace has helped to alleviate their own fears and anxieties. The final verse of the song brings things full circle, reiterating the power of grace to transform a lost and blind soul into one that can see the world anew.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
The astonishing bountifulness of grace is wonderful to hear.
That saved a wretch like me
Grace has rescued me from being a miserable and unhappy person.
I once was lost but now I'm found
I was previously lost and without a sense of direction, but now I’m found and my life has meaning.
Was blind but now I see
Despite my inability to see the bigger picture, now I can clearly understand and grasp the world.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
Grace has instilled a sense of reverence and awe in my heart.
And grace my fears relieved
Grace has demolished all of my fears and anxieties.
How precious did that grace appear
The value of grace is priceless, and it is something that I treasure more than anything else.
The hour I first believed
The moment I first accepted and believed in grace was a pivotal and life-changing moment for me.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
The astonishing bountifulness of grace is wonderful to hear.
That saved a wretch like me
Grace has rescued me from being a miserable and unhappy person.
I once was lost but now I'm found
I was previously lost and without a sense of direction, but now I’m found and my life has meaning.
Was blind but now I see
Despite my inability to see the bigger picture, now I can clearly understand and grasp the world.
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: John Newton
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