Countless musicians have performed and re-injected life into traditional songs with examples ranging from Thin Lizzy's (and later Metallica's) Whiskey in a Jar (traditional Irish song) to Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's latest collaboration Among The Gold.
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Amazing Grace
Traditional 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.
'twas 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 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.
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've first begun.
The lyrics of “Amazing Grace” by Traditional convey a message of spiritual transformation and redemption. The first verse describes the joyous feeling that comes with the realization of salvation. The singer of the song was once lost, but now has been found, and was once blind, but can now see. The second verse speaks of the transformative power of grace; it initially causes us to feel fear, but then soothes our fears. The third verse speaks to the perseverance of faith, with the singer acknowledging having been through many difficulties and acknowledging grace as the source of their protection and guidance. In the fourth verse, the singer trusts in God’s promises and sees Him as a protector and provider. The fifth verse speaks about the inevitability of death but also mentions the hope of an eternal life of joy and peace. Finally, the sixth verse describes the endless nature of God’s praise.
Overall, the message of “Amazing Grace” is one of hope and faith in the transformative power of grace. It speaks to the idea that no matter how lost we may feel, we can always experience redemption through faith and trust in God.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
The grace of God is so incredibly wonderful and pleasant
That saved a wretch like me.
That even though I am a miserable sinner, God saved me through His grace
I once was lost, but now am found,
I used to be spiritually lost, but now I have been found and saved by the grace of God
Was blind, but now I see.
Previously, I was spiritually blind, but now I have gained spiritual insight thanks to the grace of God
'twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
It was through the grace of God that I learned to fear Him and live righteously
And grace my fears relieved.
This same grace of God that taught me to fear Him has also given me peace and taken away my fears
How precious did that grace appear
The grace of God is of great value and significance to me
The hour I first believed.
I became aware of the true power of God's grace when I first believed in Him
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have faced countless dangers, struggles, and traps in my spiritual journey
I have already come;
I have already overcome many of these obstacles through the grace of God
'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
It is through the grace of God that I have been able to come this far safely in my spiritual journey
And grace will lead me home.
God's grace will guide me to my eternal home
The lord has promised good to me
God has given me assurance of His goodness and favor
His word my hope secures;
I rely on the promises of God's word to give me hope and assurance of His grace
He will my shield and portion be,
Throughout my life, God will serve as my defender and the source of all my blessings
As long as life endures.
God's grace will sustain me as long as I live
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
Even when my physical body fails me, God's grace will still be present
And mortal life shall cease,
When my mortal life comes to an end
I shall possess within the veil,
I will have everlasting life beyond the boundaries of this mortal world
A life of joy and peace.
This everlasting life after death is characterized by joy and peace
When we've been there ten thousand years
After spending ten thousand years in this new, eternal life
Bright shining as the sun,
Bathing in radiance like the sun
We've no less days to sing god's praise
We will still have just as much time to sing God's praises as when we first began
Than when we've first begun.
Our praise for God will never decrease, even after countless years of worship
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnzhenli8998
🏥What The Faith Is?❤️
The faith, is being convinced and ascertaining that, the visible wonders around us were created by an invisible wonderful GOD.
The faith, is knowing, believing, fearing, loving, trusting in and obeying the everlasting only wise Trinity GOD.
The faith, is sincerely confessing, repenting, and accepting JESUS as SAVIOR to escape from the devil’s sting of death.
The faith, is sheep following good shepherd, striving to enter in at the strait gate and walking in the paths of righteousness.
The faith, is believing the Word of GOD——the complete perfect Bible is unchangeable neither be added nor be diminished.
The faith, is after the HOLY SPIRIT but not after the flesh, has crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof.
The faith, is building solid work, not wood, hay, stubble that shall be burned but gold, silver, costly stones that shall abide.
The faith, is abiding in the true vine, so that the branches can be nourished everlastingly and bear abundant good fruit.
The faith, is sanctifying unto the LORD, shows forth the glories
of Him Who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.
The faith, is looking for the Paradise, certainly knows that the Holy Righteous Faithful HEAVENLY FATHER is welcoming overcomers.
The faith, with whole life unshaken until the end of universe, joy in the GOD although fruitless of the olive and no herd in the stalls.
The faith, beyond the limits of physical time and space, may dwell in the New Jerusalem to behold the beauty of The LORD.
Praising and rejoicing, the children of GOD, the people of GOD.
What an amazing grace being justified by faith.
How blessed we are working by the faith of CHRIST.
🏞️♻️🌱🐳✨🌎🌏🌍☀️🌤️🐬🌙🪐😇⛅️🌘👍
🏥Following JESUS❤️
Following JESUS, have faithfulness and righteousness, no complaint, no falsehood, and no turning back.
Following JESUS, have peace and rejoice, no hopeless, no helpless, no giving up.
Following JESUS, have kindness and goodness, no wickedness no evilness, no cruel-hearted.
Following JESUS, have lowliness and gentleness, no arrogance, no stubbornness, no puffed up.
Following JESUS, have longsuffering and forgiving, no ungodly, no uncleanness, no outbursts of wrath.
Following JESUS, have self-control and content, no covetousness, no jealousies, no selfish ambitions.
Following JESUS, have holiness and allegiance, no idolatry, no adultery, no double-minded.
Having the love and truth from HEAVENLY FATHER, bearing the gifts and witnesses of HOLY SPIRIT, taking up our cross and following SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, from this time forth until forevermore.
Following LORD JESUS CHRIST, from this time forth until forevermore, are freed from sins and are new creations, should be Christians and be Overcomers.
Following LORD JESUS CHRIST, from this time forth until forevermore, have Shalom and Shabbat since Immanuel, can walk with the Glorious GOD.
Following LORD JESUS CHRIST, from this time forth until forevermore, inherit abundant eternal lives. There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, and nor pain in the New Eternal Holy Jerusalem.
Best Regards & GOD Bless
🌎🌍🌏🌤️✨
@camschuster5947
I am an alcoholic. Trying to knock this demon out. This song helps. Appreciate all the support for those who have conquered this evil....
Hey all my fellow brother and sisters.
Going for sober October 2023. I believe in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and he will guide me through this no matter what. Thank you all for your kind words…they’ve helped immensely.
Update:
I am 5 days sober. I can’t even begin to explain how good this feels, I feel like a teenager again…I’m going to do this. Will update back.
@barrywhite36
“ if you seen me , you have seen GOD “
that’s what Jesus said , dosent get any clearer than that.
Buddha didn’t say that , muhammed didn’t say that , neither did any other prophets or wise men.
“ I am the way the TRUTH , the life “
To deny the son is to deny god
@feliciaalvistagwen4534
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
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come
This grace that brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
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 first begun
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
@zombietow
I just played my new born son this for his first ever song.
Last year in October we lost our daughter.
And this felt so fitting for us.
Thank you for allowing me to feel all the emotions I do in one song.
I love you all.
@trinity0844
SAM; never surrender to the evils of the world, I am a Catholic by birth and baptism, my church left me because it didn't have time for me.
Many, many years ago while I was recuperating in the military hospital in Kobe Japan the only man of faith who would see me was a Jewish Rabi by the name of
Capitan VICTOR M. SOLOMON.
I was defeated and alone, defeated by myself in my own mind.
Capitan Solomon gave me a brief history of his people; enslaved, tortured, and murdered for 5 thousand years but still persevering for their god and their beliefs.
Always remember that JESUS the SON OF GOD was a JEW, who was crucified for all humanity regardless of what we call ourselves now.
I am still a Christian, but I find it just a bit strange that it was 2 Jews who were there when I most needed them, one was a Rabi, the other died on the Cross For ME.
Rabi Solomon told me that we are only defeated when we surrender.
So; to quote RABI SOLOMON, "NEVER SURRENDER"!!!!
@faberlambert7790
Greatest man in history
Had no servant, yet they
Called him master
Had no degree, yet they
Called teacher
Had no medicines ,yet they
Called him healer
He had no army's, yet kings
feared him, he won no military battles, yet he conquered the world
He committed no crime
Yet they crucified him
He was buried in tombs
Yet he lives today
His name is Jesus Christ
@VALUETAINMENT
Hands down the best version of Amazing Grace. PBD
@milosevicc.ognjen
Dear, PBD.
I'm 20yo, currently on college, and I've gotten an opportunity to earn a decent amount of money while doing what I love the most - helping and leading people. Hopefully, I'll use the chance I've been given. I've learned a lot from you and it's already helping me and one day I will thank you in person. Until then, I wish that God gives you strength and courage for all the battles that will come.
- Ognjen Milosevic
@samidkhan101
PBD i like Your Great Personality 👍
@notmattified4882
PBD thank you for showing me this wonderful rendition of Amazing Grace. I hope to one day come to America and you've been an inspiration for me, may God Bless You!
@Teal_Seal
Came here after the Lewis Howe interview. Hymns often feel like sung testimonies, reminding me of God’s grace and compassion, providing hope in dark times. So encouraging & comforting! And the simplicity of a capella helps me focus on the words.
Thank you for recommending this 👍 —and for following the promptings to talk politics 😉
@thestreamreader
I came here because of you. Two weeks ago an inner voice said to me at the most random time walking up my stairs to build a relationship with god. Then I hit a youtube short that a millionaire said first build a relationship with good not 10 min later. I have started that and your interview with Lewis lead me here. He is putting things in my path to build that relationship.
@GingerVertican
How many are here after the Lewis Howes PBD interview? I was so incredibly touched by his interview. I had never heard of him before. I feel I’ve had a small life, teaching English as a second language, but not doing great things…just small things with all the greatness I have. After that interview, and hearing this song and seeing how 1 voice can reach 89 million souls, I know I have not done those small things in vain. For the audience of one ☝️ ❤
@shoutsofjoy9130
Just finished the interview. I agree. That was a touching interview. We need more people like PBD!
I'm sure you are touching more lives than you'll ever know. The world will always need good teachers. Blessings!🙏
@user-ii1oe2nb4c
I do not know you, but I know God does, & whatever He's bless you w/. I say I pray He will continue to keep you safe.. an every little part we have In GOD's Greatest plan for all that still believe in Him & why He came down from heaven to be born of woman, which was Mary to be that sacrifice for one in all time's for His children & be tempted by Satan, the Devil, little horn, for He has many title's just as our heavenly Father does.. will be kicked out of heaven down to earth by Michael the Ark Angel defacto soon , claiming to be Christ coming to rapture anyone who will listen to him.. ( KJV BIBLE- REV. 8:1-9 & 9:1-9 ) Don't go as you know he is the fake destroying angel & his fallen one's are those that are in those flying vehicle's as we know are UFO's. God Bless you. U'll be in my prayer's♥️
@oraviokiran
Hi, Just now finished, iam still struggling to live and earn but yeah what a great conversation and shared wonderful life experiences... this has really opened...I need to master both emotional and logical..