Amazing Grace Original First Five Verses With Lyrics

Sang By Chelsea Robinson
This song has the first five original verses of Amazing Grace as published in the 1779 Olney Hymns book. The last original verse;
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call'd me here below,
Will be forever mine
has been replaced with the more well-known final verse that starts; "When we've been there ten thousand years". This last verse was added to a version of "Amazing Grace" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, as it appears in her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
Amazing Grace was written by Rev. John Newton (July 24, 1725 -- Dec. 21, 1807) for a sermon he preached on January 1, 1773. At the time Rev. Newton was writing a new hymn for each of his sermons he preached.
The scripture text for that sermon was;
1 Chronicles 17:16,17
New International Version (NIV)
16 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said:
"Who am I, LORD God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 17 And as if this were not enough in your sight, my God, you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You, LORD God, have looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men."
In his sermon Rev. Newton focuses on the question "Who am I,". Without God we are, miserable, rebellious, and undeserving people.
He then goes on to show that, if we accept it, God will save us through his grace. God will plan a bright future for us as David states when he says, "you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You, LORD God, have looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men."
Rev. Newton called on God's mercy on March 21, 1748. He was so profoundly grateful for the mercy God showed him on that day, that he set it aside for prayer and fasting for the rest of his life.
This version of the song was sung by one of the Worship Leaders of our church, Chelsea Robinson.
I hope you enjoy it.

[@AmandaRules4ever]

this song was sung last week at my aunt Angel's funeral. She died of cancer but she lived a fun, filled life. I miss her terribly. I know she's in heaven looking down at me right now

[@ranbow45awsome36]

CreativityRules4Ever same but my grandad

[@yvettesanchez1989]

CreativityRules4Ever so sorry to hear that my grandma has cancer in both her lungs n spine n r spending every min we have. with her

[@AmandaRules4ever]

GOD be with you all my friend

[@destinygodfrey1167]

Sorry for your loss :(

[@fredthach4148]

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[@ahmeddaw2872]

I hit a very tough patch in my life as my family fell apart when I was 14 and I was abandoned and lived alone until I was about 16. During my childhood, I'd spend a month each summer in Colorado with my grandparents who lived up in the mountains to get away from life in Louisiana and enjoy the outdoors. It'd always just be me and my brother and mom who'd go visit her parents. Well, when I was 14, I went up with my mom alone and during that summer, we had built our own cabin the previous Summer, so we stayed at our own place for the first time. During this stay, my mom had an affair right in front of me but I was to naive to notice. Then my dad came to stay for a week, and when they got back from the airport, it was apparent my family would never be the same, and never be a family again. My dad and I left the next morning to go back home and both my parents became consumed with their lives and I wound up living in our old home by myself, except for a few occasions when my older brother would stay there, throw parties, and his friends would get drunk and often torture and humiliate me. I eventually began living with my dad again when I was 16, but wound up dropping out of high school. I eventually got back in to school and managed to still graduate with my class despite missing a year. I then went to college, decided I wasn't ready for it quite yet, dropped out, had another falling out with my dad and was homeless for a while. I eventually moved in with my grandfather on my dad's said, as he suffered from Alzheimer's and needed help to take care of himself. Around this time, my grandfather on my mom's side passed away. He was the world to me and was my role model. He taught me everything I knew in life and shared with me all the joys I had experienced in life so I was absolutely devastated. It was also taking its toll on me to care for my dad's father, as he would often forget who I was, and I'd often have to explain to him that his wife had passed away a couple years before when he'd ask where she was at, or lie to him and tell him she was at the store, depending on how irritable he'd get. Anyways, I hit a low point in my life, a depression I couldn't escape, and all this combined with various other things made me decide it was time to check out. So one night, during a two week period that my grandfather was out of town staying with my Aunt, I decided I was going to slit my wrists and end all the pain. Now at this point, I had lost my dad's mother and my mom's father in the last two years and few months respectively. Both were very dear to me, and I sang "Amazing Grace" at their funerals. The song has always held great significance to me since their funerals and it remains one of my favorite songs to this day and I find it very moving. I was never religious. I hated organized religion and did not and still don't believe in it. However, I wasn't sure whether or not God existed. Well, after some heavy drinking it was around 2am, I was sitting on the floor with a knife to my wrist crying my eyes out. I had a television on about 15 feet away from me that was on but I wasn't really watching it. So I'm sitting there, bawling my eyes out, ready to bring my life to an end, and I ask God, "If you're there, and there is a reason my life is still worth living, please show me a sign." At that exact moment, an infomercial pops up on the television for some Christian CD albums. Right when I asked God that question, "Amazing Grace" begins playing on the television. While I can understand some people wanting to rule this a coincidence, I cannot. After that night, I shed my doubts. I still dislike organized religion and am not a fan of the way most Christians conduct themselves, but I am definitely a believer. Within one second of me asking God to show me a sign, that song came on the television. There's just no way I can write it off as a coincidence. I don't know what the odds are of that happening, but they have to be very miniscule. That song had such a profound affect on my life before that night, and I can't even describe what that song means to me today. Without that song coming on the television at that exact moment, I wouldn't be here typing this. It's been about 13 years since then, and while my life is far from perfect, I am very happy to be here and share this story with you all.

[@vanessaamaro6363]

Ahmed Daw wow i dont know what to say but i feel what you feel in your life

[@annhanson2608]

I totally understand I had the same situation happen to me I've always believed when my husband assaulted me as I lay and watch my life flash before my eyes and said in my mind God either you take me or let me live and that very moment God showed himself to me i saw his face i spent 2 years in counseling and will spend the rest of my life fixing myself for a long time I was angry and wanted to die but God has always been by my side just rember in your darkest of days God is always there and listening and loving you are never alone the some people will never understand what I experienced but I'm so grateful for God always being there for me i I don't go to church every Sunday but I know he is real and he loves us and his love is pure I suffer from chronic illness as well as mental illness so when you are at your lowest call upon him he always answers

[@giftmwandawiro6962]

Believing has also brought me far but I don't really understand His grace and power.I rem I was really a wrech when I was drinking and doing all sorts of evil but now am much better by just believing.what I know is when I keep studying the bible I av so much peace but the moment I put it away a couple of days I feel terrible.I blv there is God though I don't really understand Him

[@enoshthecat]

+Gift Mwandawairo if we could understand God completely, there wouldn't be much point in studying now would there? it's a good thing that we can't understand God.

[@Lyn-ut1or]

Gift Mwandawiro I pray that God will open ur spiritual understanding and in due time u will understand who God really is...keep on praying on the spirit of God and he will guide you always

[@ransfordstanley3444]

I LOVE JESUS BECAUSE HE IS AMAZING

[@klthangsunghmar5765]

I Love Jesus too because he saved a wretch like me

[@Kimberlystarkovich]

Me to

[@dexter9919]

Me tooo

[@user-yv9if5qz4i]

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[@michaelbellmann3134]

I love Jesus tooo

[@angelalujan6023]

Amazing Grace is my song. I know I'm alive today because of his amazing grace.

[@lisasmith3676]

Amazing Grace is my song know l'm alive today because of his amazing graoe

[@hopetabby]

Preparing to sing this for a school event on May 9th! Please pray for me and God Bless You All!!

[@lisakoontz2743]

Today my Mom would have turned, (81) Happy Birthday Mom in heaven, her favorite gospel song....

[@canonoga4842]

Nothing else should have saved a sinner like me except His grace. My Lord Jesus, I have promised to obey You till the end of my sojourn here on earth

[@juicjackk648]

this song is beatifil and tells another side to the poor kids story I hope to save one day

[@landanlynch]

+Ian L don't be so negative on him

[@makayladean7472]

I love god I'm am 10 and hw is my savior I have been saved and I wish to go to heaven one day

[@emersonsilvacampos8652]

God is good

[@Charlotte-um6bs]

This song is so precious to me it was plated At my grandads funeral

[@KabAngel1104]

For my Mother who died last night . Rest In Peace Nanay . You will always be in my heart . God be with you till we again .

[@lizimulambo5226]

Oh! Hallelujah! I God very near to me. Thank you Jesus for loving me

[@brettanymichellelawson-top5197]

Ones who die are gone but never forgotten they will always be here and look down we all will see them again one day

[@dexter9919]

Im so sorry for your loss Just know that your mom is in an happy place:)

[@annetetopiste6800]

Today 2024 in 2014 I came across this song, so frustrated, no where to stay,with no hope,no friends,no family members was there for me in darkest time of my life, through many dangers,toils and snares ,it was God's Grace that brought me safe thus far, how precious did that grace appear to save a wretch like me!😭thank you the prince of peace Jesus for being there for me.The song gave me hope and faith in him we conquer,He had done me well 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@beckymunroe5414]

Hang in there! Better days are ahead! ❤

[@aurorapantig7430]

when im lonely i sing amazing grace to praise God

[@ernestrice35]

This was my mom's favorite hymn. She passed away last week at the age of 100.

[@anitaahsa1743]

What a magnificient GOD we have! It's His amazing grace that saved us.

[@MrCmon113]

Anita Ahsa From whom?

[@knrst9061]

People's faith across the world cannot be accumulated into one (g)od, savior or anything else. It's entirely individual and it cannot be categorised by any congregation. That is what freedom of religion truly means. Barring that you infringe upon the rights belonging to any strayers of your own chosen belief.

[@carlosjavierarnau7280]

:)

[@porthoel]

Anita Ahsa I thought it was the blood of Christ that saved us

[@noelgdaniel6742]

😄Feel *free* to download the _beautiful_ *PowerPoint* of this song below www.slideshare.net/NoelgDaniel/amazing-grace-ppt-83128976

[@NettSein]

President Obamas remarkable Charleston funeral oration brought me here. I hope some day all people around the world will live in peace with each other. President Obamas speech gave me hope. God bless you all from Germany

[@nurmasibagariang6462]

I know God in Jesus. He is a Grace for me

[@yoritaneo5556]

WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE....AMEN PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST...💒💒💒💒💒

[@katinaconrad1340]

I absolutely love this song, my daughter falls asleep to this song every night. I play it, and she instantly relaxes and closes her eyes, by the end of it she's out for the night!!

[@donnathompson8804]

This song is to my mama in heaven..I miss her so much

[@hoppingchloe5925]

I love God and this song because its worshiping him!!!!!!!!

[@PokemonMaster2456]

Praise the Holy Lord👰👰👰👰👰

[@judyboling4795]

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[@marycervantes2304]

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[@dith643]

Once in my life, I was lost and I don't know where to go but God is good coz he lead me to the right place, ,

[@dika2645]

God is so good.

[@cjbaga6528]

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[@mchellemilin5520]

khath kanika

[@jamesmills5293]

Cj Baga any .

[@oanhbanh2141]

That true.

[@jessereyna7408]

This song means so much to me now. I think about a lot way back when i first heard it in it's entirety. I knew it meant something big;but i didn't fully understand what? Thanks to God's amazing grace in 1996;now i know-I am saved.

[@ollz365]

***** hey funny enough i found this comment. Now that you know what grace is, what salvation is, how much more does this song mean to u??! :D I was really in awe the first time I re-heard it after getting saved

[@jessereyna7408]

Olganive Kaunda It means everything to me;and in words that i cannot exspress. It brings tears of joy to my eyes when i hear it. I used to be hesitant in sharing my personal testimony for Christ;but now i share it as many of times that i get the opportunity to. How great is that grace from God through Christ right? Amen.

[@andrianasaric523]

Jesse Reyna I think the amazing thing about this song is the history of the song, and WHY it was written. This song was originally written in the late 1700's, in the midst of the Atlantic Slave Trade by a poet named John Newton. He was forced into the Navy and then became involved in slave trade. This song recounts his experiences on the ship.

[@glennhackell2151]

Love you always Bernadette - With every ounce of my soul - Take care

[@thomaswalter6104]

I HAVE BEEN SAVED FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBERED, FATHER, I GIVE YOU MY SOUL!!! THROUGH OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST ALMIGHTY!!! THANK YOU FOR CARING SO MUCH FOR ME!!! I WILL GIVE MY BEST TO SHOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU!!!

[@vtwyathgreenburg1131]

yes, Christ atoned for everyone's sin's. but we are only saved if we repent of all our sins, constantly, obey His commandments and strive to live a righteous life with Christ as a perfect example.

[@monicazoara2076]

This song always brings tears to my eyes, and on my knees.

[@darrengupta7462]

@@otuso109 hi there God bless

[@kathleentilley1681]

This song is so beautiful...........

[@ashleykibbler8469]

Kathleen Tilley

[@ivanhasudungan2697]

this song keep me a wretch attend church every week

[@ramondjones8862]

Isn`t it wonderful that God decided to save us, and that if Jesus had not done what he did for us that we would still be on our way to hell today? I just owe Jesus so much and I can`t ever thank him enough for what he did, I am forever indebted to him, He is my savior, and I just love him so much. the bible says that we love him because he first loved us.

[@shototodoroki8697]

Thank you Lord so much for saving my soul. Who ever dislikes is either A. Not Saved B. Doesn't know good music

[@remediosorit9368]

I love this song very much... We are saved by His grace

[@simaocamenhe2172]

I’m Angola I liked this music so much.thanks

[@simsonsianipar1891]

THANK YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST, I AM NOTHING WITHOUT YOU. YOU TAKE CARE OF MY LIFE..............

[@johannesmuller6670]

I am very happy that I can listen to the wonderful song "AMAZING GRACE", sang by Chelsea Robinson. She is singing this song very wonderful. I know this song for many years. Today a young and pretty american woman sang this song in our church. I asked her for the name of this song, because I have forgotten it. She told me: "the title of this song is "AMAZING GRACE". Thank you very much, Cassidy. That's her first name. I am living at GUTENSTEIN/ AUSTRIA.

[@rakashe1]

Emotion increases with each verse, all praise to the son of the most high

[@lorriewhitley7039]

for my grandma Grace, who always have so much faith, see u again one day.... you made me whom I am today, thanks for all you gave without knowing

[@prchowdhury2530]

This hymn reminds me of the salvation and Eternal Life that is bestowed on me.What an Amazing Grace.

[@manuelagonzalo9794]

listening to this song makes my heart ache.. remembering my father and brother who passed away. :(

[@aleyammaroy5178]

Jesus is my savior,i love this song,May GOD bless you all for your priceless effort.

[@dominickabraham370]

It's inspirational such that I see God upfront of me. Oh my GOD.

[@dennis4195]

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. ’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; ’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. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, who called me here below, Will be forever mine. 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’d first begun.

[@beartberty5783]

I love you Jesus Christ ! Your blood saved me

[@milarivera2498]

what a nice song lord your love is so worthy.

[@rahabmukiama8816]

This song soothes my soul. It refers to me . I love it. We sing it every Sunday in church.

[@shyannmills6149]

I sung this at my Grandpa's funeral. I miss you so much ❤. I love you.

[@Dem0D1ck]

Finally, the original version. A Hymn to beat all hymns.

[@janithahurychuran8653]

I am watching this becoz my beloved cat had passed away today and she has been with us for 14yrs for after so she has been with us I really miss her and love her still 😩😭

[@kimberlywilliams6729]

This my family's favorite song

[@luischavez4231]

I givin My life to God to bring my/our kingdom down to Earth, The Lord's prayer in the making.!!!!!

[@jm-jx8xt]

Dear God: I have many challenges before me. Carry me, Lord. Thank you Chelsea for this rendition. I always cherished it

[@jm-jx8xt]

I still struggle. thanks to god i have victoria to help my recovery

[@PROF.STEPHENADEI]

Amazing grace indeed through the blood of Jesus for sinners like me to be saved

[@simamkeleegrasious1016]

listening to this song makes me believe more about the almighty god .And it helps me when I'm down so I don't mind listening to it for the whole day .And as it has said what a wonderful god we have

[@madiinanalumu6118]

Thank you mighty God for giving people wisdom like this, to compose songs that praise you.

[@jessereyna7408]

An Amazing song. Than you Lord for saving me.

[@lisasmith3676]

An Amazing song Than you Lord for saving me

[@lakshmiramnarine3512]

I am never tired of listening to this hyme

[@Bobbythefanman]

I just lost my grandfather at only 59 years old he died in a car crash I miss him

[@collins9329]

cat number 5 Alan Jackson fan / Conway twitty fan

[@Bobbythefanman]

Thank you I wish he was still hear for the holidays

[@komaedahajime8519]

@@Bobbythefanman stay strong man

[@Bobbythefanman]

@@komaedahajime8519 thank you ❤️

[@WorshipNight803]

Whoever reading this, God never sends you into a situation alone, God goes before you, He stands beside you, He walks behind you. Whatever situation you have right now be confident. God is with you. Amen

[@yoritaneo5556]

JESUS.... I LOVE YOU, WITH ALL MY HEART, ALL MY SOUL, ALL MY MIND, AND ALL MY STRENGTH....AMEN💒💒

[@serenacollins8702]

God bless the Clifford family.

[@izaelmatias]

Thank you! I thank you very much for this beautiful song

[@dasarisuresh6142]

Amazing grace is an amazing song. I like it very much.

[@IminChrist]

To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen and amen.

[@nettegriego8492]

I sang this song to my husband sum mornings before he went to Work.. :( he passed away at the age of 48 ...may 23 2017 rest easy the love of my life... We miss you dearly :(

[@barbarabruhn6935]

Taking it back to where I 1st began, again...

[@user-dl5kp9iw3d]

When the real world seems like a desolate desert, Amazing Grace does become a wonderful oasis that is more valuable than anything else in my heart ❤

[@alvinsmallwood5270]

This is the kind of song that I would like to listing to at Christmas, instead of songs of Santa 🎅

[@jadetresca3047]

👍

[@hellenadams8749]

Exactly

[@nelfacastano1207]

very well said

[@호성옥]

lol yup

[@enoshthecat]

I know right?

[@danaisintaripeng2825]

My name is grace and this is my favorite song of all thank you for this song

[@simsonsianipar1891]

THANK YOU LORD JESUS, YOU SAVED ME.....................

[@princessosawe1519]

God is good

[@faithfuerte7834]

Princess Osawe Me

[@veveknx9187]

Thank you JESUS you save my life. 🧡😢

[@LaQueCanta11]

Nope i dont like this comment

[@dnelcmarchnalle6361]

My favorite song.... Thanks so much God

[@juliashiluwa2687]

God is love and he is so Good

[@abbysansoucie5768]

God is great

[@emilyulita7365]

Good bye My friend in heaven😭😭😭

[@michaelspinellispinelli1493]

I love this song I play it every night before I go too bed it about a man who was bad he was going grow a stool he said God get me tree this storm and I will change my was so God help him and he Chang his way we all love good amen can I have a amen Michael

[@michaelspinellispinelli1493]

we all walk by faith not by sight by Michael

[@lisamarie6498]

This is my favorite song. God IS good🙄🌼

[@tonalealadylane8193]

Before it's was just song, I realize it when I went to prison, It's strong songs, I did feel it in my "Soul" & I cry while I was singing it.

[@lavifen8847]

My grandpa would sing this to my baby sister before she goes to sleep. he passed away. I miss you gramps. 😭

[@elyseemfitumukiza8450]

GOD blessing that group of singers and i wish to go in heaven

[@puangpagametta4752]

I really like this song..it is the greatest song of Jesus

[@emiliomanalogarcia870]

Amazing Grace ... The Church of God International

[@errolricketts1888]

Glory to the most high. for your demonstration of this song

[@kaidacs395]

this is a song that can make a person reflect one's self spiritually!God Bless!

[@johnvega251]

A very beautiful song I love this wow I'm sure God is happy

[@abegailnamuag9709]

Thank you dear Father for a second chance that you gave in us, which is to be with you eternally in Heaven. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH LORD

[@vtfvisafernandez4085]

17th century song till now everybody is on singing.

[@ravindrababumallipudi7724]

I AM AN INDIAN FROM THE SIDE OF VIJAYAWADA.THE LYRICS BY THE WORD OF SONG I AM ENJOYED.PRAISE THE LORD

[@LudymillaRibeiro]

Amen!!

[@goldenred3069]

Amen!

[@mercysalinas1132]

Lovely Praise Song I love it. .. Thank you You tube!

[@bicksonbulanda3737]

the source of eternal life- God's Grace!

[@kristenscott9438]

So beautiful! I cry every-time we sing this amazing song! Brings back so many memories of those precious and beloved family members who have gone HOME before us!

[@kareyannefoster]

AMEN!!!! A version that includes ALL 6 verses!!!! Thank you and God bless you for posting this.

[@ruwanperera5894]

233 dislike this great hymn. May they find perfect meaning through this great hymn. God bless all

[@rodabastidadannytamay5655]

Thank you Lord for you AMAZING GRACE BEFORE I'M LOST BUT NOW I'M FOUND BECAUSE OF YOUR GREAT LOVE YOUR SO AMAZING LORD

[@raymarwilliam1216]

Grace is favour, that we didn't deserve to have...the salvation from Jesus Christ is amazing grace...I love this song.

[@thomaswalter6104]

"THANKS BE TO THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN!!!"

[@biolaadedokun9687]

I dedicate this song to my beloved husband. My Father and my Lord, I thank you for your Amazing grace bestow on him and your faithfulness on my entire family. 'Yemi, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Your legacy is still alive. We remember you today and always. Glory be to God Almighty forever!

[@SigP229R]

Absolutely Beautiful Voice and fantastic rendition. Thanks for sharing.

[@jm-jx8xt]

Still working through struggles. this song pulls me to our Lord

[@thomaskreigh8178]

I Love GOD@I LOVE JESUS. They Are The Only Way To PEACE In Life, The ONLY WAY@I Look Forward To Seeing JESUS In The Next Life For ETERNITY. 5/28/17

[@floridelrosario2882]

Ito yong gustong gusto kng kakantahin sa tuwing nsa church ako😊

[@kerkmohamed1858]

She is singing it better than anyone.

[@arignazzangira9018]

I am blessed and relieved.... Da praises and worships liberate many pple...believers and non believers.... Let us b united to honour our living God Almighty....

[@josetejada4154]

Thank you God for all the blessings in the name of Jesus.

[@piperryan5099]

God bless all families that have lost someone dear Xxx my heart and thoughts are with you X