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This is a Christian hymn that was published in 1779 by English clergyman John Newton in Olney, Buckinghamshire. The hymn has become one of the most widely sung and recorded in the world, with particular popularity in the United States where it serves both religious and secular purposes.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song conveys the idea that forgiveness and redemption are attainable regardless of past sins, and that the soul can be freed from despair through divine mercy.
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