Broken Vessels (amazing Grace) — [official Lyric Video] - Hillsong Worship
Released in 2014 as part of the album No Other Name , by Hillsong Worship is a powerful contemporary reimagining of John Newton's classic hymn. The song has become a staple in modern corporate worship for its raw emotional honesty and profound theological depth. Thematic Core & Lyrics
By weaving the traditional chorus of "Amazing Grace" into its structure, it bridges the gap between traditional hymnody and modern worship styles. Musical Style & Composition Released in 2014 as part of the album
Reviewers often note its ability to evoke deep emotion, designed to create a sense of "feeling the Presence" during worship. Musical Style & Composition Reviewers often note its
Musically, the song follows a standard Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) trajectory, starting with intimate, reflective instrumentation that builds into a soaring, anthemic climax. The song centers on the transformative power of
The bridge—"Oh I can see You now, oh I can see the love in Your eyes"—shifts the focus from the speaker's brokenness to Christ’s sacrificial love, emphasizing that his surrender brings life to the broken.
The song centers on the transformative power of God’s grace, using the biblical metaphor of "jars of clay" (2 Corinthians 4:7) to describe human frailty.
The track typically operates around 70.5 BPM in a 4/4 time signature. The original recording features a female lead in the key of G, while many worship leaders adapt it to B for male leads.
