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Lord, thank You for Your amazing grace. Thank You for the love and mercy that You freely extend to us. We praise You in this day.
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Lyrics:
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m 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
My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood, His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
My chains are gone
I’ve been set free (been set free)
My God, my Savior has ransomed me (ransomed me)
And like a flood (like a flood) His mercy rains (mercy rains)
Unending love, oh, Amazing grace
The Earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood, His mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace (grace)
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind (was blind), but now (but now) I see

According to Christian Headlines, “The version of “Amazing Grace” sung by Christian country singer Dolly Parton may just become the official state hymn of Tennessee, Church Leaders reports. Two lawmakers introduced a house bill in Tennessee’s state legislature that would make the song the official song of the state. The purpose, according to the bill, is to ” recognize songs of historic significance that have influenced” the state of Tennessee.

The bill states:

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:

SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-1-302, is amended by adding the following as a new subdivision:

( ) “Amazing Grace” by John Newton, and as sung by Dolly Parton, as the official hymn of the state of Tennessee;

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.”

Let’s pray for these lawmakers to pass this bill!

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Ann Pope
March 8, 2021

Great news… Praise The Lord… Thank You, Jesus! And a big thank you to the two lawmakers who introduced the bill! = ) Please let us know when it becomes official. Thank you.

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