"Amazing Grace" is a Christianhymn published in 1779, with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton (1725–1807).
Newton wrote the words from personal experience. He grew up without any particular religious conviction, but his life's path was formed by a variety of twists and coincidences that were often put into motion by his recalcitrant insubordination. He was pressed (conscripted) into service in the Royal Navy, and after leaving the service, he became involved in the Atlantic slave trade. In 1748, a violent storm battered his vessel off the coast of County Donegal, Ireland, so severely that he called out to God for mercy, a moment that marked his spiritual conversion. He continued his slave trading career until 1754 or 1755, when he ended his seafaring altogether and began studying Christian theology.
Ordained in the Church of England in 1764, Newton became curate of Olney, Buckinghamshire, where he began to write hymns with poet William Cowper. "Amazing Grace" was written to illustrate a sermon on New Year's Day of 1773. It is unknown if there was any music accompanying the verses; it may have simply been chanted by the congregation. It debuted in print in 1779 in Newton and Cowper's Olney Hymns but settled into relative obscurity in England. In the United States, however, "Amazing Grace" was used extensively during the Second Great Awakening in the early 19th century. It has been associated with more than 20 melodies, but in 1835 it was joined to a tune named "New Britain" to which it is most frequently sung today.
Amazing Grace is a 1974 comedy film featuring comedian Moms Mabley, playing the title role of Grace Teasdale Grimes. Grace is a widow who influences the local mayoral election in Baltimore, Maryland after she discovers her somewhat slow-witted neighbor is being used to run for mayor by shady politicians and the incumbent mayor to further his own self-serving reelection efforts.
Grace knows the politicians have no interest in the betterment of the neighborhood and are only interested in getting their hands on the money that comes into it. She organizes some of the people in the community and together they devise a plan to thwart the crooked politician’s schemes.
Mabley appeared in the film a year before her death at the age of 81. The film also featured cameo appearances by veteran actors Butterfly McQueen and Stepin Fetchit.
The film's title is a play on words based on the name of the Christian hymn "Amazing Grace".
It is available on DVD from MGM, and on Blu-Ray from Olive Films.
Amazing Grace: Music Inspired By the Motion Picture is a soundtrack for the movie Amazing Grace starring Ioan Gruffudd. The album features new versions of old hymns recorded by some of Christian music's more prominent artists as well as one of the most popular country artists around today.
Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace is the third studio album by American country music duo Big & Rich. It was released on June 5, 2007. The album's lead-off single "Lost In This Moment," became the duo's first Number One single on the Hot Country Songs chart. Also released from this album were the title track and "Loud", which respectively peaked at No. 37 and No. 42 on the same chart. The latter was the first single of the duo's career not to reach Top 40.
Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace debuted at number six on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, selling about 103,000 copies in its first week. As of August 25, 2007, the album has sold 325,577 copies in the US. A deluxe edition containing the album along with a live DVD of the Rhapsody Originals performance was offered as well as a Walmart exclusive edition which included a DVD of the duo's soundcheck session. A deluxe digital version was also offered.
This is by far one of the best versions of this Hymn I have ever heard. It so tells my life story. Put on headphones or find a quiet place where you can sit back and be touched by this most beautiful version of Amazing Grace. Judy Collins does a fantastic job. Note: I know there is a misspelling in the video ("shares" instead of "snares"). It was an honest keystroke mistake when I created the video ten years ago. Unfortunately, I can't correct it. If I upload a new video with the correct spelling, I will lose my number one ranking.
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Celtic Woman - Amazing Grace
Music video by Celtic Woman performing Amazing Grace.
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Alan Jackson - Amazing Grace (Official Music Video)
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Amazing Grace (Live) – 01/06/2007
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"Amazing Grace" is the closing track on Il Divo's fourth studio album, The Promise (November 2008), which peaked at No.1 on the Billboard classical chart and spent 43 straight weeks in the Top 10.
On 24 October 2008, about to leave on their post-recording vacation, Il Divo abruptly changed their travel plans to take a red-eye overseas flight to the US for a special performance of "Amazing Grace" on The Oprah Winfrey Show, after Oprah herself called to invite them.
«Amazing Grace» es la canción que cierra el cuarto álbum de estudio de Il Divo, The Promise (noviembre de 2008), que alcanzó el número 1 en la lista de clásicos de Billboard y permaneció 43 semanas seguidas en el Top 10.
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Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) | BYU Noteworthy (Chris Tomlin A Cappella Cover)
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Jennifer Hudson Sings 'Amazing Grace' at Aretha Franklin's Memorial
Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson performed 'Amazing Grace' at Aretha Franklin's Memorial Service.
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This is by far one of the best versions of this Hymn I have ever heard. It so tells my life story. Put on headphones or find a quiet place where you can sit bac...
This is by far one of the best versions of this Hymn I have ever heard. It so tells my life story. Put on headphones or find a quiet place where you can sit back and be touched by this most beautiful version of Amazing Grace. Judy Collins does a fantastic job. Note: I know there is a misspelling in the video ("shares" instead of "snares"). It was an honest keystroke mistake when I created the video ten years ago. Unfortunately, I can't correct it. If I upload a new video with the correct spelling, I will lose my number one ranking.
This is by far one of the best versions of this Hymn I have ever heard. It so tells my life story. Put on headphones or find a quiet place where you can sit back and be touched by this most beautiful version of Amazing Grace. Judy Collins does a fantastic job. Note: I know there is a misspelling in the video ("shares" instead of "snares"). It was an honest keystroke mistake when I created the video ten years ago. Unfortunately, I can't correct it. If I upload a new video with the correct spelling, I will lose my number one ranking.
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Amazing Grace · Ferline Regis
How Great Thou Art
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Released on: 2019-12-27
Lyricist: John Newton
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Amazing Grace · Ferline Regis
How Great Thou Art
℗ 2019 Ferline Regis
Released on: 2019-12-27
Lyricist: John Newton
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Amazing Grace · Ferline Regis
How Great Thou Art
℗ 2019 Ferline Regis
Released on: 2019-12-27
Lyricist: John Newton
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'Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)' by Hillsong Worship, from the album 'No Other Name'
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Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) by Hillsong UNITED recorded on the Hillsong Tour 2017.
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This is by far one of the best versions of this Hymn I have ever heard. It so tells my life story. Put on headphones or find a quiet place where you can sit back and be touched by this most beautiful version of Amazing Grace. Judy Collins does a fantastic job. Note: I know there is a misspelling in the video ("shares" instead of "snares"). It was an honest keystroke mistake when I created the video ten years ago. Unfortunately, I can't correct it. If I upload a new video with the correct spelling, I will lose my number one ranking.
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"Amazing Grace" is a Christianhymn published in 1779, with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton (1725–1807).
Newton wrote the words from personal experience. He grew up without any particular religious conviction, but his life's path was formed by a variety of twists and coincidences that were often put into motion by his recalcitrant insubordination. He was pressed (conscripted) into service in the Royal Navy, and after leaving the service, he became involved in the Atlantic slave trade. In 1748, a violent storm battered his vessel off the coast of County Donegal, Ireland, so severely that he called out to God for mercy, a moment that marked his spiritual conversion. He continued his slave trading career until 1754 or 1755, when he ended his seafaring altogether and began studying Christian theology.
Ordained in the Church of England in 1764, Newton became curate of Olney, Buckinghamshire, where he began to write hymns with poet William Cowper. "Amazing Grace" was written to illustrate a sermon on New Year's Day of 1773. It is unknown if there was any music accompanying the verses; it may have simply been chanted by the congregation. It debuted in print in 1779 in Newton and Cowper's Olney Hymns but settled into relative obscurity in England. In the United States, however, "Amazing Grace" was used extensively during the Second Great Awakening in the early 19th century. It has been associated with more than 20 melodies, but in 1835 it was joined to a tune named "New Britain" to which it is most frequently sung today.
I was raised by the good book learned to work hard every day Thought that if you can't say something good there's nothing good to say And I caught on pretty early it's no use to work no harder than you play So I guess that's how I ended up this way Somewhere between raising hell and amazing grace Is a place I keep finding myself Yeah I get a little crazy trying to have a little fun Then I end up back where I started from Down on my knees, I pray Oh Lord let me see another day Somewhere between raising hell and amazing grace Well I give everything I got, try to give more than I take For Heaven's sake I keep on smiling no matter what comes my way And I may be passin' out on Friday night But come Sunday I'll be passing the collection plate Somewhere between raising hell and amazing grace Is a place I keep finding myself Yeah I get a little crazy trying to have a little fun Then I end up back where I started from Down on my knees, I pray Oh Lord let me see another day Somewhere between raising hell and amazing grace Yeah I know I'm a sinner, but I've got faith Oh my good side is what he's gonna see When I'm standing at them Pearly Gates He'll have nothing but mercy for me Somewhere between raising hell and amazing grace Is a place I keep finding myself Yeah I get a little crazy trying to have a little fun Then I end up back where I started from Down on my knees, I pray Oh Lord let me see another day