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This is a Christian hymn created by an English clergyman and first published in 1779 in Olney, Buckinghamshire. The composition has become one of the most frequently performed and recorded hymns globally, with particular prominence 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 regardless of past transgressions, and that divine mercy can free the soul from despair.
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