Hymn-a-Day May: Austin Patton_"Amazing Grace"

In this May 21 edition of Hymn-a-Day May with Peggy Graff and Friends, FUMCFW Director of AV Services Austin Patton singe the familiar favorite, "Amazing Grace," published in 1779, with words written in 1772 by the English poet and Anglican clergyman John Newton (1725–1807).

Newton wrote the words from personal experience. With the message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of sins committed and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God, "Amazing Grace" is one of the most recognizable songs in the English-speaking world. Author Gilbert Chase writes that it is "without a doubt the most famous of all the folk hymns." Estimated to be performed about 10 million times annually, Amazing Grace's particular influence in folk music has inspired its recording thousands of times during and since the 20th century.

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 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
We have already come
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far
And Grace will lead us home
And Grace will lead us home
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
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: John Newton / Traditional
Amazing Grace lyrics © Public Domain

Hymn-a-Day May premiers Monday - Friday throughout the month of May with personal hymn selection by Peggy Graff and her invited guests to provide a variety of hymns to fill your mind and heart with a brief escape from what concerns you. Let yourself absorb these words and melodies that can bring us together like nothing else — even when we’re apart.

We hope you’ll take this moment each day to enjoy these specially selected hymns on our home page, or hear the collection as it builds via playlists here on YouTube, on Facebook, and via our FUMCFW SoundCloud podcast channels.

"May God bless you and keep you until we meet again!"

With Love,

Peggy Graff