Amazing Grace

I finally got to see the Amazing Grace dvd after...way too long, and it had a very surprising effect on me.

What really struck me was the truth in the words of the famous John Newton hymn which brought home to me my own sinfulness.


I really felt that God used that movie to convict me of things in my life which I needed to straighten up, and as soon as I'd finished watching it I set about doing just that.

Of course, Amazing Grace also happens to be a very well made movie which clearly portrays the struggle Wilberforce experienced to pass his Abolition bill, and it was beautifully acted and sensitively directed by Michael Apted who will be helming the 3rd narnia movie due out in 2010.

But it was some simple words written by a former slave ship captain who saw the light, that really impacted me powerfully...

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound!

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, But now am found

Was blind but now I see.


'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear.

And grace my fears relieved;

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed!


Through many dangers, toils and snares

I have already come.

'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,

And grace will lead me home!


The Lord has promised good to me,

His word my hope secures;

He will my shield and portion be,

As long as life endures.


Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease;

I shall possess within the veil,

A life of joy and peace!


The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,

The sun forbear to shine;

But God who called me here below

Shall be forever mine!