John Newton's Six Verses Of Amazing Grace

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The first verse concludes with, was “blind but now I see.” Jesus stated, “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” (KJV John 9:5) This stands out because those that choose to remain in the wickedness of Satan, are unsighted in this world filled with sin and corruption. Followers of Jesus know that he conveys light, truth, and grace. Jesus transports light for the ability of salvation and life. Altogether there are a total of six verses of Amazing Grace composed by Newton and they all maintain a Christian worldview. The style of John Newton’s message carries a rich lyrical beauty. Amazing Grace has a sense and is empathetic to everyone, or plausibility. NPR commented, “When Newton put the internal rhyme “amazing grace” together,
He utilizes his gift in the arrangement of poetry to distribute his testament of his transformation to Jesus. NPR cites, “In America, Newton says, “the conversion experience is more prominent and more important, and this is the absolute perfect song to accompany a conversion of that sort… ‘I once was lost but now I’m found. I was blind but now I see…’ It seems to be the definitive song of the personal conversion experience.” (NPR Music) While assessing my personal understanding of faith, I found that there is no need for me to question any verses of Amazing Grace. John Newton’s lyrics are true, honorable, beautiful, and admiration well-intentioned towards God. My thoughts are sustained by Paul’s expression in Philippians, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (KJV Philippians 4:8) The song Amazing Grace has endured high regards for almost three hundred years. It can be experienced in many places of worship around the world and in many diverse dialects. This work of art has been vocalized and chronicled by various artists from many

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