Today I felt I was a witness to prayers being answered, and that it has been with "Amazing Grace" that my brother is able to do what he is doing now since suffering a massive stroke in February. He was riding and operating his riding lawn mower cutting the grass in his own yard. I really had my doubts that he would ever be able to do this. Thank you Sweet Jesus!!!!! Dink was grinning from ear to ear. I will be posting pictures on a separate posting!! It is amazing at the progress Dink has made. Where he was and where he is now is unbelievable. We are all so proud of him and the hard work he has put into doing his therapy. He goes three times a week and has speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. He has really and truly worked hard to be where he is today!!!!!
While reflecting in my journal about today's events, I was watching a movie on the Hallmark channel! Okay, it caused the tears to flow, and at the end of the movie the song "Amazing Grace" was being sung. This song holds many memories for me. As my Dad was leaving this world, Rev Varney lead us, the family, singing Amazing Grace as we stood around Dad's bed. Dads left this world at peace. One of the songs at my brother John's funeral was the Chris Tomlin version - Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone). I've always felt moved when hearing or singing this song, and now it hold extra special meaning to me!
I would like to share with you the lyrics of both versions.
Amazing Grace Lyrics
John Newton (1725-1807)
John Newton (1725-1807)
Stanza 6 anon.
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.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
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CHRIS TOMLIN LYRICS
"Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
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
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
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