I'm Lost And Then I'm Found Sing With Me "Amazing Grace" On Hubpages

I'm dedicating this Hubpages to a "Soul Sister" who found me just this week. Actually, she called me a "Birth Sister." We have different backgrounds, live in different parts of the country, practice different religions, traveled a different path in school, yet our strong connection to spiritual roots bind us together. Close in age, we share many passions about health, preserving the environment, listening to romantic music, playing with and encouraging our children and being guided by spirit.

That Song In My Head

After a number of dialogues on our mutual Hubpages, she posted a reply that started me singing. Yes, I seem to have these one-liners floating in my head that trips the wire to start singing and dancing old tunes that replay in my head.

Storytellersrus said, "I was lost, but now am found . . ." when reading my Healing and Peace through Yoga and Meditation Hub.

Her Words Are A Constant Reminder Of Source Energy

And, wouldn't you know it, I'm singing again and must go find a few back up tunes and musical selections to keep the music alive. This Hubpages gives tribute to one person, who represent many in this loving community, but also to the value of social networking. Because many people have still not jumped on the bandwagon, if they happen to read this blog, perhaps that will be the impetus for them to become involved in sharing their thoughts, their lives, their troubles, heartaches and joys. When I tell people that I blog, they hesitate and have a look of amazement on their faces. Although they have not ventured out and may be missing out in finding friends, one day they may read something that will change their minds.

When You Are At The Lowest Point In Your Life

When Elvis sings Amazing Grace you will hear the words, "Once I was lost and now I'm found." Thus, he speaks of returning to God. A troubled man throughout his life could sing this song from the heart and you can tell his truth. Other great soul brothers and sisters have sung this tune, on holidays, in church and choirs around the world most people know the tune and the words.

What Is The Personal Message You Receive?

Because someone actually spoke these words to me directly, I heard the words anew and wanted to find my own personal interpretation for them. In the fact that I am not a Christian or Catholic person and do not usually sing this song, what meaning could it have for me at this time in my life? I have written the lyrics to "Amazing Grace" below with this emphasis on the concept of feeling lost, alone and lonely, which means that we are separated from others, from community, from support, from a Holy spark. This song describes the feeling of being found, being in community, feeling supported and cared for by the Holy One Above, but also by family, friends and neighbors. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, our vision of self and how we feel internally plays a large part in the 'Saving Grace' this feeling of support for the Holy Soul we carry within this vessel we call our body.

Finding Grace

Many people say, "Grace" before and or after a meal. They give thanks that God has provided for their needs. Many times we realize the gifts we receive have not been earned by anything we have done. This is true Grace. Sometimes we say, "We are blessed." You may notice that whenever I can I find a time to say, "Blessings" because I believe this reminds me of all the small miracles and goodnesses in my life. This also sends a message outward to the other who may also be in times of need and can receive a blessing of 'hope.' The more blessings I can give, the lighter and more joyful the words will be.

The Three Selections Presented

I have chosen three versions of this song for your listening pleasure. Every time I listen to these words and the way these singers put them to the melody brings tears to my eyes.

Uncovering The Eyes

Ray Charles sings this song with compassion and knowing in all aspects physical, emotional and spiritual

When our awareness has been covered and hidden from us, either because God did not disclose some information at a time in our life's journey, or because of our own iniquities of stubbornness, resentment, grief, loneliness, hatred or other emotion or self realization that moment of 'awakening' will bring this light.

The words, "I was lost and now I am found" express it all. We are found, not only God, but our own inner personal spirit and reason for going on with our lives. This awareness can bring us out of a deep depression. This awareness can heal old wounds. This awareness can mend broken relationships and broken hearts. This awareness can change old non-productive habits.

The End Result

Finding something that was lost can bring that incredible sense of relief from anxiety and panic in the larger and smaller incidents in life. Like when you lose the house or car key, this means you cannot enter, you cannot leave, you cannot move forward. But, when you find that key you have the freedom to go places and do all the things that were thwarted before. You can see how important the "finding" can be in the wider and broader sense of 'finding self' opening to a new realization that unlocks an awareness that can help us move forward to unimaginable things we have never experienced before or wish to return to those times of greatness.

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The Bold Letters Below Are My Words In Three Lines of Stanza Poetry

The Serif Font Divided into Two Lines Each Are The Words Of Amazing Grace

Listen to the introduction to each of the voices we hear.

Listen to the humming and warbling of the throat sounds

Listen to the way we pronounce each word and tie it to the next.

Amazing grace


How sweet the sound

We begin in a place of darkness empty of light

We begin in a place of ugliness and despair

We begin in a place of name-calling and lack of self worth


That saved a wretch like me


once was lost, but now I'm found

The moment of grace our eyes are opened

The moment when God Creator of all things steps in

The moment when we hear the beauty of His voice within


Was blind, but now I see


'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

When we are unworthy we do not deserve gifts

When we do not feel under His wings we live in fear

When we utilize our place of fear to go higher we receive

And grace my fears relieved


How precious did that grace appear

In the hour of our greatest need we are quiet

In the hour of our darkest shadow we can see a spark of light

In the hour when we can't go any lower we are saved

The hour I first believed


My chains are gone

It is our belief in God that can set us free

It is our belief in His all encompassing power to heal hurts

It is our belief in His embrace and Love that enables us to change

I've been set free


My God, my Savior has ransomed me

We are reminded of the world's history of birth

We are reminded of Noah and the flood

We are reminded of God's eternal power of forgiveness


And like a flood His mercy rains


Unending love, Amazing grace

God has made a promise to us never to destroy the world

God asks us to make a promise to Him that we not destroy the world

God and Mankind must walk together in this journey called life


The Lord has promised good to me


His word my hope secures

If I carry His words and thoughts in my heart and soul

If I carry His deeds and promise to do them

If I am with Him then He is with me always


He will my shield and portion be


As long as life endures 

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

In the end our bodies will die

In the end my spirit will be in Heaven

In the end it is my good deeds on this earth that will renew

God's love 
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

Listen to the audio reading of this poem

© Copyright John Newton author of Amazing Grace

© Copyright for the 3-lined stanzas of this poem

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This hub tells the story of a soulful spiritual song with feeling expresses my seasonal greeting of faith. The only thing we can depend upon is the Grace of God to carry us through each day. My tribute to the hubpages community for a wonderful year and a great ride.

About the Author

Debby Bruck, CHOM is a student of Kabbalah and Homeopath. She is the founder of Homeopathy World Community a social network of professional homeopaths enlightening the world to the healing powers of energy medicines. Debby hosts many radio shows each week on a variety of health topics. Debby believes that homeopathy is the wave of the future that provides hope and healing to those who have tried every other approach. Follow Debby on Twitter

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