Special Feature - Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)

In 2007, we introduced a new 'old hymn' called "Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)".

It is the theme song for the motion picture 'Amazing Grace', autobiographies of one of the heroes: The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament in 19th century England, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade.

That's not all. There is a story behind this song too. Closing the album 'See the Morning' by Chris Tomlin is "Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone)", a new rendition of the classic hymn. "I wasn't sure I wanted to mess with the most recognized hymn ever," Tomlin admits. But after researching the song, he discovered the famous John Newton hymn has withstood previous editors. Reviving an original verse (verse 4) that had lost popular favor over the years, combined with a new chorus co-written with Passion founder/director Louie Giglio, Tomlin rekindles a church standard for a new generation of worshipers.

New chorus

My chains are gone, I've been set free

My God, my Saviour has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy reigns

Unending love, amazing grace

Original verse
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God Who called me here below
Will be forever mine

Check out the following 2 videos (on godtube & youtube) too and find out how Chris came out with this song! Enjoy!