In Like Manner of “Amazing Grace”: A Christian’s Journey for Relationship and the Sound of Spirituality

In Like Manner of “Amazing Grace”: A Christian’s Journey for Relationship and the Sound of Spirituality

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I was 13 years old when I heard Judy Collins’ rendition of “Amazing Grace” over the radio.At that time, I thought it was an unusual song to be played over a rock station.Collins sang the first verse with a pure yet moving vocal quality unaccompanied until the second verse when an unpretentious-sounding choir joined her.

I was immediately mesmerized by the sound, even though I did not understand the meaning of the text.However, after embracing Christianity, “Amazing Grace” has been a wonderful companion and master teacher throughout my journey.In this transcendent Loaf Pans autoethnography, I answer the research question, “What does spirituality sound like?” by using “Amazing Grace”.

I describe how this hymn played a role in my early Christian life when it caused me to consider biblical truth.Then, I explore the lessons I learned about biblical grace.From a music educator’s perspective, I discuss my fundamental belief that “spiritual music is relationship” and show how “Amazing Grace” is a model for the sound of spirituality.

I conclude with the prose of seven biblical reflections on what spirituality sounds like—a sound that Phone Case leads us to a profound relationship with God.