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This Christian hymn was created by an English clergyman and released in 1779 in Olney, Buckinghamshire. It has become one of the most widely performed and recorded hymns globally, with particular popularity in the United States where it serves both religious and secular functions.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song conveys that forgiveness and redemption are achievable for anyone despite their past wrongdoings, and that God's mercy can rescue the soul from hopelessness.
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