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 (Music Inspired By The Motion Picture 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
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
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
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
Chris Tomlin's rendition of Amazing Grace is a beautiful tribute to the hymn's iconic message of redemption and salvation. The lyrics begin with an acknowledgment of how incredible it is that grace, an intangible quality, can make such an impact on one's life. The singer notes that it was this grace that saved him, despite his sinful nature, and allowed him to be found when he was once lost, to see when he was once blind. The chorus celebrates the freedom that this grace has brought the singer, liberating him from the chains that formerly bound him.
The second verse continues to explore the power of grace to change lives. The singer notes that it was grace that taught him to fear, yet also relieved his fears. He acknowledges the preciousness of the moment he first believed, reflecting on how that singular instance changed the trajectory of his life. The chorus is repeated once more, but this time the focus is on the Lord's promises to come to the singer's aid. The singer trusts in these promises, turning to the Lord as his shield and portion in life.
The hymn's final verse looks beyond this earth's temporary existence, recognizing the fleeting nature of life on this planet. Yet despite this impermanence, the singer has confidence that God's love will endure. The song ends with a declaration of everlasting devotion to the Lord, with the singer proclaiming that he will be forever His. Overall, the lyrics encapsulate the transformative power of grace and the comfort it brings in life's most difficult moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace
God's extraordinary gift of salvation, given through His grace
How sweet the sound
The beauty of God's gift of grace is beyond measure
That saved a wretch like me
Christ's sacrifice on the cross redeemed me, despite my sinful nature
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Before I accepted God's grace, I was lost in sin, but now I am saved
Was blind, but now I see
Spiritually, I was blind to God's truths, but now I can see through His grace
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
God's grace humbled my heart and taught me reverence for Him
And grace my fears relieved
God's grace gave me peace, alleviating my fears and anxieties
How precious did that grace appear
The moment I truly believed in God's grace was a transformative, cherished experience
The hour I first believed
The moment I committed my heart to God and believed in His grace
My chains are gone
Through God's grace, I am freed from the chains of sin and death
I've been set free
God's grace has liberated me from bondage and given me new life
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price to redeem me and make me His own
And like a flood His mercy reigns
God's mercy never ceases and is abundant in my life
Unending love, amazing grace
God's love and grace are infinite and beyond comprehension
The Lord has promised good to me
God has promised to bless me and work all things for my good
His word my hope secures
I can trust in God's promises, as His word is my source of hope and security
He will my shield and portion be
God will protect me and provide for my needs throughout my life
As long as life endures
God's faithfulness extends throughout my lifetime and beyond
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
All earthly things are temporary and will pass away
The sun forbear to shine
Even the most powerful and consistent aspects of creation will eventually fade
But God, who called me here below
Despite the impermanence of the world, God's call on my life is eternal
Will be forever mine
God will always be my faithful Savior, and I am eternally His
You are forever mine
God's love for me will never cease, and I am forever His child
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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