Amazing Grace
Susan Boyle Lyrics


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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

Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come
'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home

When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright, shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we 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
Was blind but now I see

Overall Meaning

The song "Amazing Grace" is a powerful hymn that speaks about redemption and the transformative power of grace. The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the hymn. It speaks about the sweetness of the sound of grace, which saved a wretch like the singer. The singer was once lost, but now they are found, and they were blind, but now they see. This verse speaks about how grace can bring someone who is lost back to their path and help someone who is blind to see the light.


The second verse speaks about the trials and tribulations that the singer has faced in their life. They have already faced many dangers, toils, and snares, but it was the grace of God that brought them safe thus far. This verse is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, grace can be a guiding light that can help us through any situation.


The final verse speaks about eternity and the promise of an afterlife. The idea that we will be able to sing God's praise for ten thousand years is a beautiful concept that speaks to the everlasting nature of grace. Overall, the song is a beautiful reminder of the power of grace and how it can transform us from lost and blind to found and able to see.


Line by Line Meaning

Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound
The grace of God is truly amazing and its sound is sweet to hear


That saved a wretch like me
God's grace saved me, despite being a wretched person


I once was lost, but now am found
I was lost and wandering, but now I am found and saved by God's grace


Was blind but now I see
I was spiritually blind and ignorant, but God's grace opened my eyes and now I see


Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have experienced many dangers, struggles, and traps in my life


I have already come
I have already faced and overcome many obstacles in my journey of life


'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far
It is God's grace that has kept me safe and secure up until now


And grace will lead me home
God's grace will continue to guide me until I reach my ultimate destination - heaven


When we've been there ten thousand years
After spending ten thousand years in heaven


Bright, shining as the sun
We will be radiant and glorious like the sun


We've no less days to sing God's praise
We will have endless days to sing praises to God


Than when we first begun
We will continue to sing praises to God with the same enthusiasm as we did in the beginning


Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound
The grace of God is truly amazing and its sound is sweet to hear


That saved a wretch like me
God's grace saved me, despite being a wretched person


Was blind but now I see
I was spiritually blind and ignorant, but God's grace opened my eyes and now I see




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Written by: TRADITIONAL, HERMANN BAER

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Alessamy Souza

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

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
’Tis grace hath 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

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, who called me here below
Will be forever mine

When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun



Арайлым Мұхитқызы

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now I'm found.

I was blind, but now I see.


It was grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relived.

How precious did that grace appear

The hours I first believed.


Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now I'm found.

I was blind, but now I see.


It was grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relived.

How precious did that grace appear

The hours I first believed.


When we've been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun.

We've no less days to sing God's praise,

That when we first begun.


Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now I'm found.

I was blind, but now I see.



All comments from YouTube:

Rohini Hyde

What a beautiful beautiful beautiful voice. Thank you Susan for sharing your talent with the world.

Ulmeken Urazbayeva

Спасибо тебе Сьюзан👍🖐

Genoveva Leon Muñoz

Thank You. Thank You. God Bless.🙏

Ernesto Haro

I bet this is what an angel's voice sounds like

Ulmeken Urazbayeva

🥰👍👍👍

Ernesto Haro

​@Deb Bailey OK, I'll watch it. Thank you for your recommendation :)

Deb Bailey

Ernesto ... You should watch the movie 'The Christmas Candle'... Shes in it. I love her!

yos Budi

You're Exagerated man

Clara King

Love this song so much, especially through her voice. Thank you, Susan

Gladia Oliveira

Her rendition of Amazing Grace is the best. Really emotional and touching. God bless.

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