In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
Amazing Grace
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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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
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
The Earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
Chris Tomlin's song "Amazing Grace" is a powerful expression of gratitude for God's mercy and grace. The first verse describes the wonder of being saved by grace: "Amazing grace, How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see." The refrain serves as a joyful declaration of this newfound freedom: "My chains are gone, I've been set free, My God, my Savior has ransomed me, And like a flood His mercy reigns, Unending love, amazing grace."
In the second verse, Tomlin reflects on the deeper meaning of grace: "T'was grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed." Here, he acknowledges that the experience of grace can be both humbling and empowering, leading us to a greater sense of awe and wonder.
The final verse is a reminder that no matter what trials or hardships we may face, God's promise of salvation endures. "The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, who called me here below, Will be forever mine." This brings the song full circle, as the opening verse speaks of the sweet sound of grace that saves us from sin, and the closing verse emphasizes God's everlasting love and faithfulness.
Overall, "Amazing Grace" is a joyous celebration of the transformative power of God's love and grace. It reminds us that even in the midst of difficult circumstances, we can find hope and freedom through faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace
Grace that is beyond words.
How sweet the sound
The sound of grace is a beautiful thing.
That saved a wretch like me
Grace saved someone unworthy like me.
I once was lost, but now I'm found
I was lost in life but now I have direction.
Was blind, but now I see
Once unable to see, but now able to see life from a new perspective.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
Grace has taught me to have respect for God.
And grace my fears relieved
Grace has taken away my fears.
How precious did that grace appear
Grace is valuable beyond measure.
The hour I first believed
The moment I accepted grace as truth.
My chains are gone
I am no longer a prisoner of my past.
I've been set free
I have been liberated from my past mistakes.
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
God has paid the price for me.
And like a flood His mercy rains
Mercy from God pours down like a flood.
Unending love, Amazing grace
Grace is full of love and it's astounding.
The Lord has promised good to me
God has promised me blessings.
His word my hope secures
God's word brings me assurance.
He will my shield and portion be
God will protect and provide for me.
As long as life endures
God's protection and provision will last my whole life.
The Earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The world will not last forever.
The sun forbear to shine
A time will come when the sun will no longer provide light.
But God, Who called me here below
God has called me during my time on Earth.
Will be forever mine
God will always be with me.
You are forever mine
God will forever be watching over us.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stan Roto Walker, Traditional, David Pritchard-blunt, Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio
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James Harris
Amen Matt Hardy, The Grace of God is truly amazing! As children of God we are dead to sin alive to Christ. No longer slaves to sin but slaves to righteousness. Romans 6: What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? 3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. 7 For he who has died has been freed from sin. 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, 9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! 16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? 17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. 18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. 19 I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.
20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 21 What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1John1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
SH O
God's precious Lisa Lake.
I am just one of all christians.
I believe we are family in God's grace even though we do not meet each other.
Your story, testimony and thanks make me very touched.
I firmly believe your daughter is the closest place before God with my son...my boy...
I pray you have the peace God gives in mind.
I pray you walk by faith.
One day you will meet your lovely daughter again, and you will live with your daughter forever.
God with you until the ends of the earth.
Gabriel777 Jesus
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
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
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
[2x]
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Will be forever mine.
You are forever mine
JESUS LOVE YOU
MN Senthil Kumar
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
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
[2x]
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Will be forever mine.
You are forever mine.
Jon Isbell
Our father who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come,thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
Forgive us of our trespasses
As we have forgiven our trespassers
Lead us not into temptation o'lord
But deliver us from the EVIL ONE
May Gods grace and love srround us all, I exalt your name o'lord. Thank you father for your love and mercy, and your promise to us as your children. Blessed be thy name o'lord, Amen.
Brigadune HOA
My wife passed away August 20, 2018, at the age of 50. She asked me to play Amazing Grace during her chapel service. I chose this version. I play it almost daily to remind me of her, her kindness, and generosity.
Elaine DiAntonio
Praying for you!
sleepless MaNiAc
My grandma passed away on June 30th of 2021 and this is one of the songs my mom picked out and I listen to this every night if I don’t watch her video may her chains be set free and let her no longer suffer on this earth
Marvinn_xt
My condolences what a sweet thing to do
David Wilson
I am so sorry to hear that, my heart and prayers are with you!!! God bless you abundantly!!
3396Sandesh Vasave
God bless you and make you marvel when you find out what He's done for you, freely!
Robert Cortez
Talked to God for the first time in what felt like years, and I just broke down in tears. Thank you, Father. I love You for Your grace covering me and for much more.
Criss Gerwing
Stay Strong in the Power of HIS Might Robert. Read HIS Word, pray, we eat daily so make sure you spiritually eat daily. It's work worth an eternal reward. ✨
Patricia Spires
Well said! Without God in our lives we are nothing!
Brother Samuel Rogers
Good now use the grace to repent and stop sinning then you will have salvation