Amazing Grace
Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics


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Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
Well I once was lost but now I'm found
I was blind
But now I see

Twas grace
That taught my heart to feel
And grace my fear relieved
Our precious debt
That grace of his
When I, I first believed

When we've been there
Ten thousand years
Bright shining is the sound
Well we know the last day
I'll sing Gods sweet praise
And when we first begun

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
Well once was lost
Oh, but now I'm found
I was blind
But now I see





I was blind
But now I see

Overall Meaning

The song Amazing Grace by Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus is a rendition of the classic hymn, which has been popular for over 240 years. The first stanza of the song expresses gratitude for the sweet sound of grace that saved a wretched soul, referring to the saving power of God's grace. The songwriter states that they were once lost, but now they are found. This phrase alludes to the Bible parable of the prodigal son who returns to his father, repenting for his past waywardness. The following line "I was blind, but now I see" is used as a metaphor for the transformative power of grace that enables an individual to see things clearly after a period of darkness.


In the second stanza, the songwriter continues to relate how grace has taught their heart to feel, and it has also relieved their fears. This phrase brings to mind the verse in 1 John 4:18, which states that “Perfect love casts out fear”. The songwriter then speaks of the precious debt that grace paid on their behalf and how they first believed when it was offered. The final stanza mentions the hope of a bright future and praises God for the grace that enables us to see His goodness. The repeated phrase, "I once was lost, but now I'm found" echoes throughout the song, emphasizing the transformative power of grace that brings salvation.


Line by Line Meaning

Amazing grace how sweet the sound
The feeling of receiving grace is indescribably sweet


That saved a wretch like me
Grace saved me from a miserable existence


Well I once was lost but now I'm found
I was without direction, but now I've found my way


I was blind
I couldn't see the truth


But now I see
But now I am enlightened


Twas grace
It was grace


That taught my heart to feel
Grace enabled me to experience and understand emotion


And grace my fear relieved
Grace eased my apprehension and anxiety


Our precious debt
Our debt, which is precious


That grace of his
The grace given to us by him


When I, I first believed
I received grace when I first believed in it


When we've been there
When we've been in grace's presence


Ten thousand years
For an impossibly long time


Bright shining is the sound
The beauty and brilliance of grace is overwhelming


Well we know the last day
We know that the end is coming


I'll sing Gods sweet praise
I will offer praise to God


And when we first begun
Just as we received grace when we first believed


Oh, but now I'm found
I have been found


Amazing grace
The incredible nature of grace




Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: John Newton

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Comments from YouTube:

@strwberry39

This is my daughter’s funeral!!!!! I’ve never been able to watch till now. Thank you Miley for all you did . The tribute from you and your father was beautiful ❤️❤️

@moji234

Very sorry for your loss. May the Lord continue to comfort you and yours.

@SparkyJoon

No parent should ever have to endure the pain of outliving their child. You have my deepest condolences on the loss of your daughter.

@60nygal

My heartfelt condolences on your loss.. Miley & her father were wonderful. Your precious daughter lives on 💘

@SpringRain23

I am so sorry for your loss.

@strwberry39

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

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@davidioffrida4584

Miley loves her father very much....she is in emotional pain and looking at her father getting strength and comfort from daddy....beautiful stuff

@MrAndre1428

🙂

@ez-tv7608

Came here to comment this x

@Cansuuu

And now they are upset with each other

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