Lyrics
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
Expressing awe and admiration for the extraordinary grace, emphasizing the sweetness of its impact.
That saved a wretch like me
Acknowledging personal transformation through grace, describing oneself as a wretch in need of salvation.
I once was lost but now am found
Describing a journey from being lost to being found, symbolizing spiritual rediscovery.
Was blind but now I see
Highlighting a shift from spiritual blindness to clarity and understanding facilitated by grace.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
Attributing the ability to fear and revere to grace, signifying a profound impact on one's heart.
And grace my fears relieved
Grace is portrayed as relieving fears, emphasizing its comforting and liberating nature.
How precious did that grace appear
Expressing the preciousness of grace when it first became apparent, likely a pivotal moment of realization.
The hour I first believed
Recalling the moment of belief, marking the beginning of a transformative journey.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
Acknowledging the challenges faced, symbolized by dangers, toils, and snares, on the journey with grace.
I have already come
Reflecting on the progress made on the spiritual journey.
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
Attributing the safety and progress to grace, recognizing its ongoing role.
And grace will lead me home
Expressing confidence that grace will ultimately lead to a spiritual home.
My chains are gone
Celebrating freedom from chains, emphasizing the repeated and profound nature of liberation through grace.
I've been set free
-My God my Savior
-Has ransomed me
-My chains are gone
-I've been set free
-My God my Savior
-Has ransomed me
-My chains are gone
-I've been set free
-My God my Savior
-Has ransomed me
-When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Portraying eternity with God, describing a timeless existence filled with continuous praise.
Bright shining as the sun
-We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
-Than when we'd first begun
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