Lyrics
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
Expressing awe for the extraordinary grace, emphasizing its sweetness and significance.
That saved a wretch like me
Acknowledging personal redemption through grace despite feeling like a wretch or a sinner.
I once was lost
Recalling a past state of being lost or spiritually adrift.
But now I'm found
Highlighting a transformation from being lost to being found through grace.
Was blind but now I see
Metaphorically describing a transition from spiritual blindness to enlightenment through grace.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
Attributing the ability to fear and respect to grace, suggesting a deep impact on the heart.
And grace my fears relieved
Grace is portrayed as relieving fears, emphasizing its comforting and liberating nature.
How precious did that grace appear
Reflecting on the preciousness of grace, particularly at the moment of initial belief.
The hour I first believed
Emphasizing the transformative power of grace experienced at the time of belief.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
Narrating a journey through various challenges, emphasizing the perseverance with the help of grace.
I have already come
Expressing progress in life's journey, indicating overcoming difficulties with the aid of grace.
'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far
Attributing the safe progress in the journey to the grace that has brought the individual this far.
And grace will lead me home
Confidently stating that grace will guide the individual homeward in the future.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
Reiterating the amazement at the sweetness of grace that saved the speaker from a wretched state.
That saved a wretch like me
Restating the personal redemption through grace and acknowledging previous lostness.
I once was lost
Repeating the acknowledgment of being lost in the past.
But now I'm found
Reiterating the transformation from being lost to being found through grace.
Was blind but now I see
Reemphasizing the metaphor of transitioning from spiritual blindness to sight through grace.
I once was lost
Recalling a past state of being lost, reinforcing the theme of personal redemption.
But now I'm found
Affirming the current state of being found through grace.
Was blind but now I see
Reiterating the metaphor of moving from blindness to sight through the transformative power of grace.
I once was lost
Emphasizing a past state of being lost, further underscoring the impact of grace on the speaker's life.
But now I'm found
Affirming the present state of being found through grace.
Was blind but now I see
Reiterating the metaphor of transitioning from spiritual blindness to sight through the grace that brought about transformation.
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