Amazing Grace
Gatlin Brothers Lyrics
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That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
And Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
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 lyrics to Gatlin Brothers' song Amazing Grace are a moving testament to the power of grace and its ability to transform lives. The song opens with the premise that grace is a sweet sound that saved a wretch. The singer acknowledges that they were once lost and blind, but now through the power of grace, they are found and can see. The next verse delves deeper into the singer's experience with grace, revealing that it was grace that taught their heart to fear and that fear was relieved through grace. The singer recognizes the preciousness of grace and how it appeared to them at the moment they first believed.
The third verse speaks to the singer's experience of the dangers, toils, and snares that they have already come through, and they attribute their safety and protection to grace. They acknowledge that grace will lead them home. The fourth verse speaks to the promises of the Lord and how his word secures the singer's hope. The Lord will be their shield and provide for them as long as they live. The fifth verse speaks to the singer's belief in the afterlife, where they will be at peace and filled with joy. The song concludes with a reminder that no matter how many years pass, the praise of God will endure.
Overall, the lyrics of this song speak to the transformative power of grace, illuminating its ability to lead us through life's struggles and into a peaceful afterlife. They serve as an inspiring reminder that even in difficult times, we can find comfort and hope through faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
Grace is amazing and sounds sweet to the soul.
That saved a wretch like me.
Grace saved a lowly, unhappy person like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
I was once lost and unable to find my way, but now I am saved and guided.
Was blind, but now I see.
I was previously unaware, but now I am enlightened.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
It was Grace that taught me to recognize and respect the power of the Almighty.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
Grace relieved me from my fears.
How precious did that Grace appear
The value of Grace is immeasurable.
The hour I first believed.
At the moment that I first believed, the significance of Grace was clear.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have faced many obstacles and difficulties.
I have already come;
I have already faced many challenges.
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
Grace has kept me safe until now.
And Grace will lead me home.
Grace will guide me home to safety and comfort.
The Lord has promised good to me.
The Lord has promised me goodness and blessings.
His word my hope secures.
I rely on the Lord's promises for my hope and security.
He will my shield and portion be,
The Lord will protect me and provide for me as my portion.
As long as life endures.
For as long as I live, the Lord will be there for me.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
Even when my body and mind fail, the Lord will be there for me.
And mortal life shall cease,
When my mortal life ends,
I shall possess within the veil,
I will inherit things unseen,
A life of joy and peace.
I will have a life filled with joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
After ten thousand years have passed,
Bright shining as the sun.
We will still shine as brightly as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
We will never run out of time to sing God's praises.
Than when we've first begun.
We will continue to sing God's praises as if we just began.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Newton
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@doclampton
My father's favorite hymn. Mine too. Grand rendition!
@sandyinkster1123
Beautiful !!💖🙏💖
@tjjay2438
Beautiful
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Sunday down South.