Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Father's Funeral

I loved the song Amazing Grace arranged by Chris Tomlin, but didn't think it was really good for a funeral "as is"...so I substituted the last verse for another one that John Newton wrote...which was a beautiful verse for a funeral. It turned out that not only was it beautiful for a funeral...it was perfect for my father's. He had been troubled by his heart for at least the last 30 years of his life...and probably longer. The doctors were amazed at how long he lived...I think though that it was God who allowed him to live as long as he did so that someone close to him could share the good news about how he could know that he had eternal life. It was with great joy and sorrow that I sang this to honor my father one last time.

(please forgive the audio level at the beginning, the funeral home had the music turned down to start with...it does get louder)

Lyrics below...

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am 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 reigns
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
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

A life of joy and peace.
Eternal life of joy and peace.

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[ericdraven234]

I'm in no way religious, but this song tugs at my heart strings every time... If there is a God, your song is surely calling to him

[beachkids]

Thank you for taking the time to listen & comment. I'm so glad that song is a blessing to you, even if you don't share my beliefs. :-) It just goes to show that, over 200 years later, it's the song that my God uses to touch people, not the singer. :-)

[AngieFan07]

i am with you on that im 19 and my dad just passed away at 43 this year on july 15 i miss him everyday thanks for posting this it helps more everyday one step at a time...

The lord says im a father to the fatherless thats what i keep reasuring myself to know that everything will be okay

[beachkids]

Bless your heart...I am so sorry for your loss. And to be so young. Even though I am a "bit" older, it doesn't make it much easier. You're right...God is the Father to the fatherless. He will always be there when we need to run to "Daddy" for comfort, love, wisdom...anything.

I miss my dad every day too. It does get easier as time passes, but you'll begin to shift from missing him to remembering the good times and being glad that you had those moments with him.

Praying for you...

[sandman8235]

I have sang for my friends so I know it is never easy, your song was lovely, brought a tear to my eye. God's grace is truely amazing.

[4bluesfans]

im so sorry

[pulley1]

The truth sets us free! Praise God for that. Thank for posting this video. It is a comfort to know we can be with those who after we die.

[oOoImxInxLoveoOo]

hmm im 11 and my dad always won't do anything like housework or whatever

he just sits there and play games

but he raised me up (:

can i know how it felt like when he passed away?

[willywonka50]

What an honor it must be to your fathers memory, to sing this beautiful piece at his funeral. That last verse fits perfectly from the description you gave of his heart condition. May his soul rest in piece and terry in the house of the lord forever.

[AEROBABE92]

Ur a very good singer i love ur voice sorry out ur loss and God bless u..:)

[3sonsdad]

Very Well done... I am a believer and I too have been set free!

"The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one." - 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

[witchstar6969]

Just beautiful! I lost my Father a little over 3 years ago. Thanks so much for rmeinding me that he is free and at peace at last. You are blessed with amazing talent and what a loving tribute to your Father.

[ExMicroDotLover]

beautiful tribute to your father. God Bless him....