Aline Barros - This Is Amazing Grace Lyrics
Lyrics
Who [?] darkness
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger
The king of glory, the king above all kings
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder
Who leaves us breathless in awe and wonder
The king of glory, the king above all kings
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That you would take my place
That you would bear my cross
You would let down Your life
Then I would be set free
Whoa, Jesus I sing for
All that you've done for me
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan our son and daughter
The king of glory, the king of glory
The rules the nations with truth and justice
Shines like the sun and all of its brilliance
The king of glory, the king above all kings
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That you would take my place
That you would bear my cross
You would let down Your life
Then I would be set free
Whoa, Jesus I sing for
All that you've done for me
Worthy is the lamb who was slain
Worthy is the king who'd conquer the grave
Worthy is the lamb who was slain
Worthy is the king who'd conquer the grave
Worthy is the lamb who was slain
Worthy is the king who'd conquer the grave
Worthy is the lamb who was slain
Worthy, worthy, worthy, yeah
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That you would take my place
That you would bear my cross
You would let down Your life
Then I would be set free
Whoa, Jesus I sing for
All that you've done for me
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This is Amazing Grace
Meaning & Inspiration
Aline Barros's rendition of "This Is Amazing Grace," released in 2019 as part of her album *Alive*, stands as a powerful testament to the transformative nature of divine love and sacrifice. This song doesn't just offer a melody; it unfolds a rich tapestry of theological truth, drawing deeply from the wellspring of Scripture to articulate a message of profound hope and redemption. From its opening lines, which pose rhetorical questions about who commands darkness and whose love is paramount, the song immediately establishes the supreme authority and boundless compassion of God. It paints a vivid portrait of the "king of glory, the king above all kings," a figure who commands reverence through displays of holy power, such as shaking the earth with thunder, and who inspires awe and wonder through His very presence. This depiction resonates strongly with Old Testament accounts of God's majesty, as seen in Psalm 29 where God's voice thunders over the waters, and in Isaiah 6, where the prophet encounters the Lord enthroned and exalted.
The heart of the song, however, lies in its unshakeable declaration of "amazing grace" and "unfailing love." Barros masterfully articulates the core tenet of Christian faith: the concept of substitutionary atonement. The lyrics powerfully convey the astonishing reality that God, in His love, would "take my place" and "bear my cross." This is the very essence of the Gospel, echoing the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:21, "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." The willingness of Jesus to "let down His life" so that humanity could be "set free" is the central redemptive act, fulfilling the promise of liberation found in passages like John 8:36: "If therefore the Son shall set you free, ye shall be free indeed." The repeated refrain, "Whoa, Jesus I sing for all that you've done for me," is not merely a personal declaration but a universal anthem of gratitude for this ultimate act of love.
Further enriching the song's message are verses that speak to God's restorative power. The lyrics highlight His ability to bring "chaos back into order" and to make "the orphan our son and daughter." This speaks to God's ongoing work in the lives of believers, transforming brokenness into wholeness and fatherlessness into adoption into His family. This concept is beautifully reflected in Romans 8:15, which states that we have received "the Spirit of adoption whereby we cry, Abba, Father," signifying our new identity as cherished children of God. The song also emphasizes God's righteous rule over nations, bringing truth and justice, and shining with unparalleled brilliance. This aligns with prophetic visions of God's ultimate reign, as depicted in Isaiah 9:6-7, foretelling a ruler whose government will be vast and will bring justice and righteousness forever.
The powerful declaration of "Worthy is the lamb who was slain, worthy is the king who'd conquer the grave" forms a climactic section of the song, directly referencing the foundational beliefs surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The imagery of the slain lamb is a direct allusion to the Passover lamb in Exodus, symbolizing Christ's atoning sacrifice for sin. Revelation 5:12 further amplifies this sentiment, declaring with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing." The triumphant conquest of the grave underscores the victory of Christ over death, the ultimate enemy, offering believers the assurance of eternal life, as promised in 1 Corinthians 15:55: "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" Aline Barros's delivery of "This Is Amazing Grace" transcends a mere musical performance; it serves as a profound theological reflection, inspiring listeners to contemplate the depth of God's grace, the completeness of His love, and the victorious power of His sacrifice, ultimately leading to a heartfelt song of praise for all He has done.