1. Grammy winning John Idris Jone… Read Full Bio ↴There are more artists with this name:
1. Grammy winning John Idris Jones musician and producer.
2. John Jones lead vocalist of the Oysterband
3. A gospel singer
1. John Idris Jones (born December 12, 1957 of Welsh descent) is a musician and record producer who has worked with Duran Duran, Fleetwood Mac and many high-profile rock and pop musicians. Jones won a grammy for producing Céline Dion's 'Seduces Me' and was one of the producers that helped launch MP3.com, and two of its top artists (Emily Richards, Jayson Haws) into internet cyber-stardom. In 1998, Jones produced a solo album of his own material called One Moment In Time. His second solo album, Horses for Courses, will be released on ArtisTech Records in summer '09.
2. John Jones lead vocalist of the Oysterband released a solo album in 2009: Rising Road
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Amazing Grace
John Jones 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.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we'd first begun.
The song Amazing Grace by John Jones is a hymn of gratitude and redemption. The first verse describes the feeling of amazement at the grace that saved Jones, a self-described "wretch." The second verse speaks of the singer's journey through life, acknowledging the many dangers, toils, and snares that have come along the way. However, despite these difficulties, the singer is confident that grace has brought him safely this far and will continue to lead him home. The final verse is a testament to the timelessness of singing God's praise; even after ten thousand years, we will have no less reason to continue singing than when we first started.
The overall themes of Amazing Grace are salvation, redemption, and gratitude. Jones is expressing his appreciation for being saved from a potentially dire fate, and acknowledging that grace has played a significant role in his life's journey. The hymn is often used in churches as a reminder of the power of faith and the importance of acknowledging and celebrating God's role in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
The incredible mercy bestowed upon me is truly humbling and brings me great comfort.
That saved a wretch like me!
For someone as sinful and unworthy as myself, it is truly a miracle that I was saved.
I once was lost, but now am found;
There was a time when I felt completely disconnected and lost, but now I feel whole and found in my faith.
Was blind, but now I see.
Before I found grace, I was unaware and ignorant to the gifts and blessings around me, but now I can truly see.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
Life is full of challenges and obstacles, but through it all, grace has been my guiding light.
I have already come;
I have been on a journey, and have already overcome many trials and tribulations.
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
It is the unending grace of God that has carried me through the difficult times and brought me to this point in my life.
And grace will lead me home.
I know that no matter where life takes me, God's grace will guide me back home in the end.
When we've been there ten thousand years,
When we have lived with God for an immeasurable amount of time,
Bright shining as the sun,
Radiating with the light and warmth of God's love,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
We will never run out of time or reasons to sing the praises of our Lord and Savior,
Than when we'd first begun.
Just as we did when we first found our faith, we will be in awe and gratitude of God's grace for eternity.
Contributed by Alexandra I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.