AmazingGrace (My Chains Are Gone) Hymn Story/Background. As it is for many people, "Amazing Grace" was a favorite of Chris Tomlin. He was researching the background of the hymn one day, and was struck by the parallels of Newton's life as captain of a slave ship, and the bondage Newton himself felt under the weight of sin. This led Tomlin
Nocopyright infringement intended. This video is for use during worship in our church. You must have a copyright license (such as CCLI) and own a copy of th Amazinggrace my chains are gone. 1.Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I'm found Was blind, but now I see ; 2.'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed ; 3.My chains are gone I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy AmazingGrace (My Chains Are Gone) Text Information ; First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound: Title: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chris Tomlin: Author (Refrain): Louie Giglio: Refrain First Line: My chains are gone, I've been set free: Meter: Irr. Language: English: Publication Date: 2011: Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-7; Isaiah 61:1 HLw0sg.