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
Verse 2
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 laid down Your life, that I would be set free
Jesus, I sing for all that You've done for me
Verse 3
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
Verse 4
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
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
This Is Amazing Grace celebrates Jesus as the King whose authority overcomes sin, darkness, chaos, and the grave. Each verse names an aspect of his rule: mighty love, holy majesty, restored order, care for the orphan, and justice among the nations. The chorus brings those declarations to the cross, where Christ takes the sinner’s place, bears the cross, and lays down his life to bring freedom.
The song’s language closely follows central biblical themes of grace and redemption. Salvation is received as Christ’s gift rather than presented as a human accomplishment. The bridge then draws on the worship of Revelation, joining the crucified Lamb with the victorious King who conquered death. That repeated acclamation gives the song its clearest response to grace: Jesus is worthy of praise because of what he has done. The movement from bondage to freedom and from the cross to the conquered grave keeps divine mercy and Christ’s victory together.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 2:8-9 Paul describes salvation by grace as God’s gift rather than human achievement.
- 1 Peter 2:24 Peter says Christ bore sins in his body on the cross.
- Revelation 5:12 Heavenly worship declares the slain Lamb worthy of honor and praise.