Phil Wickham - This is Amazing Grace Lyrics
Lyrics
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
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder
The King of Glory, the King above all kings
Refrain
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You lay down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter
The King of Glory, the King of Glory
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
Refrain
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You lay down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
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
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy, worthy, worthy
Oh
Refrain
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You lay down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
Video
Phil Wickham - This Is Amazing Grace (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on November 13, 2013, Phil Wickham's "This Is Amazing Grace" stands as a powerful declaration of God's enduring love and redemptive work, a message deeply rooted in the very essence of Christian theology. The song’s profound impact lies not in its complex melody, but in its straightforward and unwavering articulation of grace, a concept central to the Gospel. Wickham masterfully captures the essence of what it means for God's grace to be not just amazing, but the very foundation of our faith and salvation. The lyrics speak of a love that conquers fear and death, a powerful testament to the victory achieved through Christ's sacrifice, echoing sentiments found throughout Scripture, such as in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." The song’s central theme is the transformative power of this divine grace, a power that reorients our perspective from despair to hope, from brokenness to wholeness. This unmerited favor from God is presented as the ultimate source of courage and strength in the face of life's inevitable challenges, a truth beautifully aligned with Philippians 4:13, "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." "This Is Amazing Grace" serves as a potent reminder that God's love is not conditional upon our performance or worthiness, but is a freely given gift. This foundational truth is repeatedly emphasized in the Bible, particularly in Romans 5:8, which states, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The song encourages listeners to anchor their faith in this unchanging reality, finding their identity not in their own accomplishments, but in the overwhelming, unearned kindness of God. It’s a musical and spiritual invitation to embrace the profound significance of grace, a grace that reclaims and restores, enabling believers to face the future with confidence and unwavering hope.