Lyrics
Verse 1:
Who breaks the power of sin and 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
Chorus
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You would lay down Your life
That I would be set free
Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
Verse 2:
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
Who rules the nations with truth and justice
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
Bridge:
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
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Meaning & Inspiration
This Is Amazing Grace celebrates Christ as the King who defeats sin, brings order from chaos, and welcomes the orphan into God’s family. Its questions build a portrait of divine authority marked by love, truth, and justice. The chorus then turns from that broad vision to the cross, praising Jesus for taking the sinner’s place, laying down his life, and bringing freedom.
The song draws together grace and worship without treating grace as an abstract idea. Freedom is connected to Christ’s self-giving sacrifice, and praise becomes the response to what he has done. The bridge’s repeated acclamation of the slain Lamb and the King who conquered the grave closely echoes the worship of Revelation. Alongside that image, the chorus reflects the biblical teaching that salvation is God’s gift rather than a human achievement. The song therefore moves naturally from redemption to adoration, presenting Christ as both the sacrificial Lamb and the victorious King.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 2:8-9 Salvation is described as God’s gift of grace rather than a result of human works.
- Revelation 5:12 Heavenly worship declares the Lamb who was slain worthy of honor and praise.
- Isaiah 53:5 The servant bears suffering so that others may receive peace and healing.