As we thought through other aspects of the service, it was decided that we should sing a hymn. But since most of the people there would be nonChristians, we decided to go with - you guessed it - "Amazing Grace." That hymn is probably the most famous of any that's ever been sung.
No doubt many of you know who wrote it and also the history behind it. But do you know the full story? And have you ever heard this hymn sung in a way that honors its historical context? I first saw this video at The Gospel Coalition website, where it had been posted by Thabiti Anyabwile. It takes nine minutes to watch. It's worth every second. Enjoy!
Wow...that was BEAUTIFUL...AMEN, AMEN and AMEN, again. I cannot imagine the way this slave who wrote Amazing Grace must have felt being chained up and led out of the bowels of the ship...but I can imagine how we were all in bondage as I once was before I came to the knowledge of Jesus Christ and who He really was and what the cross was really all about. I just weep everytime I hear that song because it brings me back to my own salvation experience!! I hope that hearts will be touched and that they will come to Christ as a result of the funeral service. Thank you for sharing that blessing.
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