The story behind the hymn 'Amazing Grace'
But knowing where the song came from allows us to appreciate it in a new and more profound way.
We tend to sing its words and reflect on them in terms of our own lives - grateful for God's grace - and understandably so. ' Amazing Grace' is easily one of the most recognizable hymns in the English-speaking world.Īlthough the words and tune ( NEW BRITAIN, for those of us who aren't hymn tune connoisseurs) are recognizable to most, many are unaware of the song's history. Considering that some estimates claim that the beloved spiritual is performed roughly 10 million times annually, it's no wonder. Chances are, you started humming along as you read those Amazing Grace lyrics.
