While married to Bishop Walter Hawkins, the couple had two children a son, Walter "Jamie" Hawkins, Jr. and a daughter, Trystan Hawkins with one granddaughter, Jahve Hawkins and one grandson, Jamie Daniel Hawkins. Walter "Jamie" Hawkins, Jr. is married to Myiia "Sunny" Davis-Hawkins.
Tramaine has been inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame. Recently receiving the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and netting two Stellar Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Traditional Female of the Year for her 2007 CD release I Never Lost My Praise (2007). She also sang at James Cleveland's funeral.
Hawkins lives outside of Sacramento, California with her husband, Tommy Richardson, Jr. of fifteen years and has one stepson, Demar Richardson with two step grandchildren.
Amazing Grace
Tramaine Hawkins Lyrics
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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 fear relieved
How precious did that grace appear
Through many dangerous toils and snares
I have already come
'Twas grace (oh) that brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home
How sweet, how sweet the name of Jesus sounds
To a true, a true believer's ears
Yes and it soothes all His sorrow and it heals all His wounds
And drives away each tear
(Amazing grace, how sweet the sound)
(That saved a wretch like me) that saved a wretch, a wretch like me
(I once was lost) I once was lost, but now I, I'm found (but now I'm found)
I was blind, but now I, I see
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now, right now I'm found
I was blind, but now I see, mmm
Tramaine Hawkins's rendition of "Amazing Grace" is a soulful and emotional interpretation of this classic hymn. The opening lines speak to the transformative power of grace, which has the ability to save even the most undeserving "wretch." The lyrics are a powerful reminder of the human condition, how one can be lost and blind, but through the miracle of grace, find redemption and salvation.
In the second verse, the lyrics speak to the role that grace played in teaching the singer's heart to fear, and subsequently, providing relief from that fear. There is a sense of gratitude and awe in the words "how precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed." The final verse speaks to the idea of perseverance and faith, even in the face of danger and hardship. Grace has brought the singer "safe thus far," and it is grace that will ultimately lead them home.
Overall, Tramaine Hawkins's rendition of "Amazing Grace" is a moving tribute to the power of faith and redemption. Through her soulful voice and emotional delivery, she brings new life to these timeless lyrics and reminds listeners of the transformative power of grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
The grace that saved me is so sweet and beautiful
That saved a wretch like me
I am a wretch who was saved by this grace
I once was lost, but now I'm found
I was lost before, but now I have been found
Was blind, but now I see
I was blind before, but now I can see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
It was grace that made me understand the concept of fear
And grace my fear relieved
The same grace helped me overcome my fears
How precious did that grace appear
That grace appeared to be extremely valuable to me
The hour I first believed
From the moment I first believed in it
Through many dangerous toils and snares
Despite encountering many dangerous challenges and obstacles
I have already come
I have already progressed so far
'Twas grace (oh) that brought me safe thus far
It was that same sweet grace that helped me overcome those challenges, and have kept me safe to this point
And grace will lead me home
The same grace will see me through and lead me to my final destination
How sweet, how sweet the name of Jesus sounds
The name of Jesus is such a sweet sound to those who believe in him
To a true, a true believer's ears
To someone who truly believes in him
Yes and it soothes all His sorrow and it heals all His wounds
The same name can both soothe Jesus' sorrows and heal his wounds
And drives away each tear
It can also make him forget his pain and suffering
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Written by: John Newton
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