And Can It Be? | story behind the hymn | lyrics study | performance

A classic Charles Wesley hymn which he wrote on the occasion of his conversion. Methodists and other Christians have long found this to be a moving and powerful hymn to sing, because we can all relate to Wesley's awe in the amazing love of Christ who died for us sinners.
A sermon I preached on "Resurrected Freedom" made use of these lyrics: • Resurrected (week 4) -...
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Sources I used for this video:
Kenneth W. Osbeck. 101 Hymn Stories. 1985. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids
LYRICS:
1. And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain-
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
2. ’Tis mystery all: th’Immortal dies:
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
Let angel minds inquire no more.
3. He left His Father’s throne above
So free, so infinite His grace-
Emptied Himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam’s helpless race:
’Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me!
’Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me!
4. Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray-
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
5. Still the small inward voice I hear,
That whispers all my sins forgiven;
Still the atoning blood is near,
That quenched the wrath of hostile Heaven.
I feel the life His wounds impart;
I feel the Savior in my heart.
I feel the life His wounds impart;
I feel the Savior in my heart.
6. No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach th’eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.
Bold I approach th’eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own.
#hymns #hymnhistory #hymnsofthefaith

[@michaelgribbons2162]

My chains fell off, my heart was free. I rose, went forth, and followed Thee

[@christiansaint716]

The only thing I do is change the words in the last verse to say "and now I approach the Eternal Throne and bow before my Lord and King!" Any rewards I get will be cast before His Throne! I just want to be w/Him for eternity!!

[@susanh1447]

Amen!

[@ShadrachGoodtree]

That's my favorite line as well. Having been to prison, this line hits the *nail* on the head, so to speak.

[@hayleysmid9554]

I still remember myself crying over this verse. May God bless all of us. The light is in the darkness and the darkness shall not overcome it.

[@LukePowellMinistries]

Preached a sermon today that used that line extensively: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnPPmJ56p6iogas

[@margotmaines7427]

I desperately miss the days when my late mother [gone 52 years] played this hymn on our pipe organ and daddy was on the grand piano in the church where I accepted Jesus into my heart in 1959. I was 6 years old. In that magnificent, huge edifice where the accoustics were astounding, the sound of the congregation singing and worshiping God was as close to Heaven on earth as I have been. Praise You, Heavenly Father, for your unfathomable salvation and love to us in sending your only son Jesus to the Cross to redeem helpless mankind!!! ♥♥♥

[@nnannaiheukwumere5288]

What a free grace He loved me and He saved me Glory to Jesus Hallelujah😢😢😢😢

[@advocate38]

I'm a Ghanaian living in Thailand. I'm a Methodist and love hymns. I just chanced on your channel and I am virtually addicted and stuck to your videos. The tears from my eyes though. How I wish I would one day get to be with you in my Methodist church in Ghana to sing these wonderful hymns to the congregation. I know you would absolutely love it

[@deonvanrhyn934]

I am just as hooked on this program.

[@deonvanrhyn934]

Hoping to pay a visit to Luke sometime. His church is 20 mins drive from me. I am in Brakpan South Africa.

[@dr.k.eliassummerel8143]

Nov2023 also GOD, JESUS and HOLY SPIRIT also LOVE IT! GOD inhabits the praises of HIS people!

[@paulawastel8315]

We used to sing this hymn in Boksburg Mdthodist Chur h next to the lake when Tony Bethke was still our pastor. I love all these old Methodist hymns and miss singing them so much. Thanx, Luke, for sharing this beautiful hymn with us.❤

[@johndonner5830]

Thank You Jesus. What an amazing Savior you are.

[@Lynnda86]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@inasmal3996]

Reminds me of happy days when just being reborn within the home church singing with the other saints and my children still young. Many years later and still happy in Christ and waiting for my Lord Jesus soon return

[@adebodundoyle3726]

My chains fell off, how can it be that my Jesus should die for me. My Lord Jesus should die for me

[@leejoyner262]

I was introduced to this hymn on my first day in Baptist seminary. As we sang it, when we came to the fourth verse and sang the words "my chains fell off, my heart was free . . .," someone yelled out "GLORY!!" My spirit was moved and I have never forgotten those words.

[@geoffmaxwell7442]

My childhood was with the Methodist Church and And Can It Be was a very well sung song. It still very much apart of my memory. I am 68 years old turning 69. You are correct many of the good old hymns are not sung any more. This I think the Church has lost the richness in the old hymns.

[@jillrusche6]

I have been singing this hymn in church since childhood, and didn’t know there was an additional stanza that I had never heard before. The doctrinal depth of the hymns of the faith are so rich. They truly are the legacy of the church.

[@Lynnda86]

So true. It's sad that only a few churches still incorporate these into their worship service. 🙏🏻 ❤ ✝️ 📖 🕊 🎶 🙌🏼

[@aylaneeameresekere6904]

Being a Baptist we are supposed to request to be baptized. I couldn't do it as I was not convinced. It was the word's of And can it be. This was 40 years ago. This is my favorite hymn UpTo now and requested it to be sung at my funeral.

[@happinessinheart5340]

This reminded me of my happy childhood years of going to Church. Oh, how I used to belt this out loud! I love it, I love it, I truly ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️love this song!

[@ellzcreationz]

This is one of my favourite hymns of all time. We sing it a lot in my Seventh-day Adventist Church, and in a youth group, we have changed some of the melody in the chorus, and I really enjoy singing this song. This hymn has personally impacted my life, especially during moments when I was deepening my relationship with Jesus Christ. The lyrics, 'died He for me, who caused His pain!' express a profound love. THANK GOD FOR JESUS CHRIST.

[@robinandjohnvendelin229]

My chains fell off, my heart was free! I rose, went forth, and followed thee!

[@ac3414]

Nothing bring tears to my eyes like “and can it be” . Looking forward to this thanks 🙏🏼

[@ellie123hymes]

Yes!!!!!!!!! You are the first person I have found who thinks like I do about those first four words! I'm in tears through the rest of the song! The verse "Long my imprisoned..." is the day I got saved over 50 years ago! "Thine eye diffused a quickening ray." Oh my, what a miracle!!

[@stanelder3523]

I love this time. I know most of these songs, but not this one. My brother had dementia and couldn’t remember his sisters names. But when you played the hymns of old, you could sing along with them. He never forgot his God!

[@millicentclarke9422]

Hallelujah Hallelujah praise the LORD AMEN 🙏🏻 ✝️🛐🌼🌹🌻

[@glenturrell4485]

I grew up in a Methodist church which valued choral music and, when my voice broke, was very happy to join my dad singing the bass parts in the great hymns much loved by my parents. In my 76th year I really miss the musical and spiritual gravity of such hymns which are at a great distance from the skinny stuff currently popular.

[@charlespapineau5428]

One of my two favorite hymns with "His Robes For Mine." This hymn was sung a lot in my Nazarene church, which is a conservative Methodist denomination. It never ceases to move my heart as I so relate to the progression of the lost sinner to the born again believer who is humbled by what the Savior has done, and done for ME personally. My favorite part of this hymn is "My chains fell off, my heart was free. I rose, went forth, and followed thee." What a burden that was lifted! The last verse is also reassuring in that I will face no condemnation now that I am in Christ. Truly an incredible hymn!

[@debbieardinger8015]

I love love love this song! Thine eye diffused a quickening ray. I woke! My chains fell off, my heart was free! I rose went forth and followed thee!

[@terrimobley6067]

Cry cry! So true. ❤

[@terryhemingway6983]

One of the joys of the Christian faith is the singing of the great hymns, and this is among the greatest. The salvation that comes from receiving by faith the Amazing Love of the Living God leads to liberation that we previously could not imagine. "If the Son has set you free, you shall be free indeed."

[@lllr179]

AMEN!

[@lllr179]

It brings tears to my eyes. And can it be? I ask this, too.

[@jamesnicholson3313]

And can it be "the chains fell off" Oh for a thousand tongues "He sets the prisoners free" all their Hymns have wonderful truths. Many thanks dear brother for sharing this beautiful truth. Jim from Australia.

[@johannahowardtripp8907]

Hello Luke I often listen to you on u tube. I love the way you explain the Start if the hymns. I'm in Norkem Park and sang that song in the early 70's when I was first aware how much Jesus loves me. My chains fell off, my heart was free... I sang it in the Baptist church where the Lord opened my heart. Thank you so much Luke I love listening to you and how you Play the piano. God bless your ministry.

[@kenfrutiger2471]

First time I've heard this song in probably 40 or 50 years! Thanks for bringing it back to my memory! I'm 79!

[@suegie821]

Beautiful words. Only after becoming a Christian...these words now mean so much more

[@user-cw9uk1he4j]

l have sang this song for over 40 years. In the Bretthren Assemblies and Baptist Church now. Tomorrow l am using the hymn in my discipleship class at the university. We are looking at assurance of salvation. This is great hymn. Thanks so much. l love the song. l have memorised all the stanzas. Blessings 🎉😂

[@doreenmcalpine8869]

Brought up hearing , singing and playing this beautiful hymn and still after 80 plus years it is still just so vibrant true and real. Experiencing the chains of sin falling off and accepting His love and Grace is and has such a real purpose.

[@ddsu1]

If I just read these hymns as beautiful poetry sonnets, ... they are so very lovely. Full of sweet fragrance. Just to read them out loud to God is a privilege. - Debbie

[@sheralyngoddard]

This song is the most powerful hymn in my life. We sang it at my grandmother’s funeral years ago and we will sing it at my father’s funeral on Friday. I cry every time I hear it or sing it.

[@traceyferreira8042]

For oh my God, it found out me!

[@DanielAtkinson1]

Thank you for this, Luke. I, too, live in Thailand and this is my father's favourite hymn - he's a big fan of the Wesley brothers. The song is poignant as my father and mother suffer from dementia. I have become a Christian fairly recently even though i was brought up in a Christian family. I still struggle with my old life but this song means so much more to me now that I'm saved. Even now it's hard to grasp how my Lord loves me - free grace indeed and what amazing love.

[@lindafowler6068]

What doctrine in these old hymns of the faith. No wish washy in it. POWErful. Thrills my soul. GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST 🎉

[@alphonsotate2982]

They are written from Bible Theology😍😍😍

[@emelliomorris4789]

If not the greatest hymn of all time. It's not just the art of composing words of eloquence but moreover, the meaningfullness each word and line expresses about the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

[@edwardhart5466]

One of the great hymns ,word full of truth, saved by Grace ,we will see him in Glory soon ,Thank you for this channel .

[@olivergoodness7694]

This is ageless. I wish the modern church haven't lost the art of singing Hymns

[@TheJZackT]

This is a product of the radio: radio songs are meant to be listened to passively, whereas hymns were meant to be sung by the people.

[@tonkatruck1968]

A Treasure for Sure.They are re emerging in the Church ..and there are some "new" hymn writers also writing theologically rich material Praise The Lord!

[@kthoennes]

@tonkatruck1968 yes, but the new ones are very rare. "In Christ Alone" comes to mind, but hard to think of any others

[@carolyndaly9368]

Went up at Billy Graham crusade when 14 and made a real commitment to God . Not really involved in a church for growth/fellowship. As young adult moved to London and became secretary in group called Moral Rearmament MRA which grew out of WW II chaos. Godly with many godly famous people totally committed to 4 absolutes Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness and Love. Brilliant dedicated people . Had deep inner struggle because I couldn't totally commit to MRA and didn't know why. Leaders within MRA knew I wasn't 100 committed and worked to get me committed or so I thought. Began to see that when one becomes a believer at a young age, there needs to be a commitment as an adult realizing what you are walking away from to follow Christ. People in MRA didn't go to church. I worked within leadership so was on inside with committed people. But I couldn't totally commit. Why! Found little Methodist church looking for answers. Went home to Richmond Virginia for visit . My big baptist church has been totally involved in MRA under former pastor. Noticed women wearing lipstick and poured out my heart to former girls leader. Why my struggles with MRA. Simple honey, there's no Jesus! Truth exploded in me . At the little Methodist church I had heard hymn "And can it be" verse about throwing off chains in dungeon as my heart was free became reality. I committed my life to Christ as a 24 year old woman . My way paid to huge MRA conference in Caux Switzerland when I returned to job in London. Loved my job and people I worked with but now had Christ on inside. Back in states got baptized in Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues and went to small Bible school. Just because a group has strong moral principles, does NOT make it Christian. MRA today is called Initiative of Change and still global . In London working inside group, I met Gandi's grandson, king Michael of Romania they wanted to recruit. It looked good, smelled good, felt good but a creation of works....no Jesus. My chains fell off, my heart was free. Found meeting in basement of Spurgeon s Tabernacle of spirit filled folk with amazing speakers like Corrie ten Boom and Brother Andrew who smuggled Bibles into Russia. Amazing life I have had and much more to add

[@TheLeshere]

It is still alive and well in the Duchy of Cornwall but try the lovely Dan Forest arrangement tricky but so fitting the words kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoa7kKqrqciJbpo&ab_channel=KeynoteVocalGroupCGS

[@MartyMorehouse]

GOD Sovereignly Converted me to Believing in JESUS at age 19 at Ucla through Charles Wesley's Easter Hymn "Christ the Lord IS risen today" JESUS is More Precious today at 82 !!!

[@louisebrislane6607]

So if that is the true meaning behind the song, then it is no wonder it is such a favourite with all of us who still sing it in our churches in Australia. It is always sung with such gusto & heartfelt joy!!

[@kcmuanpuia]

This is the greatest song of salvation/redemption that I know! I can sing this over and over again all the time.

[@amywebster8370]

I love this hymn. When I was in college, my roommate and I had a poster with the lyrics to this hymn in the shape of a cross. We were not allowed to hang the poster on our dorm room walls, but could hang things on doors. We put it up in our bathroom . Many times I would reflect on the words of this song as I was doing my bathroom business.

[@edithofmo3171]

Great comments, Luke, on this unsurpassable classic!Wish you could've grown up singing these wonderful hymns you're learning. Thank you for keeping them alive.

[@deannaburris8649]

This hymn cuts to my core and always brings tears as I sing it. It is the beauty of the gospel and His amazing love.

[@veemcee]

I love this hymn! I first learned of this hymn (sang it often at our non-denominational church) as a young Christian in the late 70s. Very powerful theology-such an amazing love that my God should die for me!

[@lindakinzer6698]

This is, perhaps, one of my favorite hymns. I sang it first in a choir arrangement but heard it often on Christian radio growing up. I love the song. In my 7th decade, we sing really good new contemporary songs that I love but hymns are also a part of worship. Such a rich treasury of music and lyrics through the ages til now.

[@yvonneengelbrecht7490]

Growing up In the Baptist church we often sang this hymn. The tune with up down singing always makes it a wonderful hymn to sing. The words also so meaningful.

[@emanuelameh5722]

...my chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth and followed Thee.

[@HopeMay7]

It is my favorite of all the hymns. Thanks for sharing the story behind those great words.

[@geoffvictor9368]

My favourite too

[@ellie123hymes]

Oh me too! Nothing comes close! See you in heaven!!

[@marieaudibert5692]

Just heardthis for thefirst time, profound ,touching, i pray all christian denominations drop their differences and unite through the trinity.

[@deannemiller891]

I especially like the line your Grace found me because we can't find him. He hast to find us, give us his grace, give us the faith to receive his gift, open our eyes to see the truth, and recognize that none of this is of our own doing. Absolutely beautiful song, beautiful words, and beautifully sung. I could listen to you sing all day! Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

[@dianaphilip3600]

Can't find the words to describe this song. Beyond beautiful...can imagine singing it in heaven with the church triumphant.

[@irennebii9848]

I went to a christian founded high school,and while at it i became a choir leader for the all girls' school.,this hymn would echo our hall amongst others from the golden bells hymnal.Blessings!

[@lailakassardjian3035]

Yes dr Vernon McGee mentioned in his bible study so many time about John Wesley!

[@julieellis6793]

Luke, when i got the notification that you were going to present this song, i got excited. This is one of my very favorite songs, having sung it many times in church. I love all the verses, but the line that stands out to me is "Amazing Love, How Can it be, that thou my God, shouldst die for me" . I don't feel worthy of His love, that He would go to the cross in my place. You sang it beautifully.

[@zaj6425]

Thanks Luke. This is the Methodists' Anthem! It's a gem! The hymn associated with the Wesley brothers' "conversation" has as its first line: "Where shall my wondering soul begin?" It's written by Charles Wesley.

[@michelleverner7481]

Ironically this is the first hymn I heard in an Anglican church noticing a younger couple In front of me would sing this with such joy My Chains fell off my heart was free I rose,went forth and followed Thee. Years later I still remember this and sing these words with joy

[@toddngina]

I coundnt get through listening to this beautiful hymn without tears- overwhelming love joy and grace. Thank you!

[@howardstine228]

Luke: I was a member or Colonial Beach Baptist Church for over 50 years. However, I had never heard of this beautiful old hymn until we called a Pastor who had been educated at Cambridge England and who, at the time we called him was serving at Chaplain of Arlington National Cemetary in Washington D.C. He was surprised that none of us were familiar with it. What a beautiful rendition of the Gospel. You are so right it is God's Grace plus nothing! There is a beautiful acronym for it, God's Riches At Christ's Expense. God bless you and keep singing about "Amazing Grace. Howard M. Stine

[@rickmarosi4546]

George Whitefield was the first member of Holy Club to be converted, followed by Charles & John. When George saw the effects of his preaching at the coal mine at Bristol in 1739 by the white lines on the blackened faces caused by their tears George told both of them, got John to take over the preaching, & he took ship to America where he became one of the main preachers of the Great Awakening. They all understood how ignorant their generation was of Genuine Christianity, just like they had been, so the lyrics they used had a great amount of correct doctrines to help instruct the people. Greatly love & respect the three of them.

[@margaretsamuelnichols5136]

Hallelujah Hallelujah glory to God Hallelujah. My chains truly fell off and my heart was freed. Hallelujah Hallelujah. I'm writing here with tears in my eyes . Just thinking of the words of this song.

[@elainevassel7600]

And can it be.Such a joyful reflection of the Savior's Love and what becoming looks like and meant.Thanks.

[@user-bq7qs6ry9j]

Sang this hymn at church since childhood. What a testimony and I like the original title - Free Gace Amazing love, He died for me

[@user-vj5kk8hq4t]

This song blesses me every time I hear it. You did a wonderful job singing it!!❤

[@patriciahamilton352]

I just recently discovered this hymn after praying to have more love in my life…love for God, felt love from God, love for others and from others. This hymn turns my hard old broken heart to mush ❤️❤️ and I was smitten when I heard it. It truly ministered to me and I thank God for it!

[@philiphumphrey1548]

I love Charles Wesley hymns. Being a Catholic this hymn is not in our tradition, but it is in our latest hymnbook and it's great fun to sing. I also adore "Lo he comes" and "Love divine all loves excelling".

[@dr.amalarathna570]

Beautiful hymn and very well sung!! Great lyrics.Literally every sentence comes alive as you sing. ..Who can explore His strange design?.. Let angels minds inquire no more... For O my God,it found out me! These words were so precious. Thankyou so much for sharing the history of this song and singing this for His glory. God bless.

[@cathydemarest3572]

64 here loved that hymn as a child. The scale was always so pretty.

[@user-lu7xj3bm4l]

This is a very famous song in our country and I have loved it since I was a young woman. The precious words and tune is so precious, I listen to it quite regularly. My favorite choir that I find on KZbin, I have no idea what the name of the choir is, all I know is that it is a 250 voice from India. They just take your breath away. I regard the song as very powerful sermon and more. Thanks for your presentation,😊

[@edithdotson7603]

I think of my deceased mother when I hear this song. She sang it often. She grew up Methodist but converted to Seventh-day Adventistism as an adult. I like the melody. I really like it. I also like the words "amazing love and can it be that Thou O God has died for me!" I agree wholeheartedly with your evaĺuation of this beautiful song. A

[@ParsonJohnMaggie]

Thank you! This hymn is my absolute favorite.

[@christinekoester2050]

Wow! Thoroughly beautiful!! ✨Glory to God Most High!✨ Thank you, Luke, for sharing this precious gift with us. I’ll be replaying it throughout the day. “Thank you, O Lord my God, for this refreshing! Great are you Lord, and greatly to be praised! Magnify the Lord, O my soul! Exalt His name forever!”

[@user-ts6by6xu7y]

This hymn still resounds today 🙏😇

[@joanhoare6813]

My Chains Fell off and I was free , went forth and Followed Thee THANK YOU LORD

[@davidedwinhoneywill2611]

I love this hymn and have sung it counless times as a tenor in choirs in Methodist chuches over the years mainly in Welkom. I'm 72. Thank you Luke, for sharing the many gifts God has given you - your music and preaching! God bless you richly!

[@2LittleDachshunds]

I love this hymn! We sang it when I was growing up. I wish churches would bring back hymns. There is so much truth taught through them.

[@leoloff]

Thank you Luke. I have grown up with this hymn. ( Methodist). 72 now. Got married and joined the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa. ( previously Dutch Reformed Mission Church)

[@rosarywu6014]

And can it be is the most wonderful hymn…God lays down His salvation to us. The Holy Spirit converted me in 1982 in the Westminster Chapel London. Every time when I sang this song, my tears burst out like the river. Amazing Grace from Our Lord Jesus.❤🎉

[@regipaulraj7620]

I too missed this song for a long time. It may surprise you that my whole thinking of the Methodist movement changed after this song and had sang too many times, over the years. This song has so much power to relate Christ in a personal way. It is a complete meal

[@debcarroll8192]

This was a favorite hymn of the pastor at the church my husband and I first attended as newlyweds, and we sang it quite often. I love it so much!

[@Rayblondie]

A great hymn. Some say it is too old but it is worth singing just for the words. Thankyou.

[@tipsanders]

The two new lines (I've never heard them before) are a welcome addition! Truly AMAZING that the ETERNAL GOD would look on fallen man to offer Salvation freely through the LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE LAMB OF GOD, slain for all that believe and trust HIM who loves us!!

[@christinaarrindell4010]

This hymn can only be sung out of a full breast. It is just sooo so beautiful. One of my favorite, if not the most favorite one. It reaches deep in my soul. Especially the verse that starts with “my chains fell off” and “bold I approach”. And yes, it us fitting to ask “And Can It Be. A Classical Masterpiece if a song!!! It is still being sung by Methodists around the world.❤🙏🏾

[@terrinelson4431]

Favorite song. Want it at my funeral, such a testimony

[@melisaeslinger6247]

Amazing love! How can it be that thou shouldst die for me? It makes me so grateful to Jesus because if not for His sacrifice I would be on my way to hell.

[@Erasmus-xn3oq]

I fell in love with this song and it was the recessional hymn at my mother's funeral in October 2016 and my youngest brother's funeral in December 2019. It has become very popular at funerals in St Kitts. Every time I hear this song it reminds to be faithful to my God who gives me life and love.

[@samuelingalls5424]

So incredibly good!! I grew up singing this. Such sweet and (I would say) inspired lyrics. Thanks for sharing it!!

[@bmbinney9613]

Great Job! This is such a great hymn that depicts the sovereign salvation from an Almighty God that He freely bestows upon us wretches!

[@stanelder3523]

I would love to hear Then Sings My Soul.

[@gloryyembe4323]

My chains ⛓️ ⛓️ ⛓️ fell of and I am free, I rose up and followed him. Oh Lord Jesus Christ, the chains that the enemies tight me down have been broken and I am free by the blood of Jesus Christ 🙏. Thank you Jesus

[@ursilenssen2206]

I love this song with these deep words. God is merciful, just and infinitely patient with us sinners.

[@noonatonga225]

Thank you Mr. Powell. I just recorded you and I singing a duet. It was awesome.

[@sarahgarnett7613]

This is a song that goes straight to your heart. It tells the story of Love. A love so great that at times you stop to wonder how someone can love you so much that he was willing to be bare so much pain for me a It's one of my favorite song to sing How wonderful ,How amazing Thank you Jesus for enduring such a painful sacrifice 🙏

[@fabergeartist5273]

“Alive in Him, clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the heavenly throne.”

[@sherrymeadows8758]

I love the whole song. Gods love is boundless, & unfathomable. I am so thankful & grateful for His great love of grace .

[@evbyers4708]

This hymn is very stirring. One cannot sing it without feeling.

[@MrBlondjohn]

Growing up a Southern Baptist, I never heard of "And Can It Be." I first heard it in a video by the Bill Gaither singers, of whom I'm a huge fan these days. I find these lyrics quite meaningful to my life, after decades of apostasy and the foretaste of "the end of those things of which I am now ashamed." I am coming to love Jesus and the heavenly Father in the way John of the Cross did hundreds of years ago. Thank you.

[@r.jenelleochsner6400]

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[@theafricanphilosopherqueen3032]

This beautiful hymn reminds me of my childhood days when the Kenyan Police band olayed this song as president moi inspected the guard of honor, I later started singing it in our local church in Nairobi under our late music director( God bless his sou.l❤() Roy.

[@PennySmart]

Old fashioned in the melody???😮 I'd say one of the best well known hymns. I remember the first time I sang it in a London church: the lyrics were just so incredibly beautiful. I love it when men and women sing the different parts at the end of each verse

[@RayHeck-un6nz]

And Can It Be is my number one favorite hymn of all times. The words are so powerful, I have trouble singing it. It always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for giving us the background. Blessings, Ray

[@marcrogers1741]

Upstate New York Deerfoot lodge a Christian boys camp where I was the assistant chef. A counselor c9mes in and is belting this out, I joined in it was a great mome t of spontanious praise. to hear 60 plus men sing with various levels of talent but sounding like a mens choir was a sight to see.

[@cedricmorgan1668]

This hymn And can it be changed my life in 1990 I am so grateful to your program