A Delta Air Lines flight attendant shared a stirring rendition of Amazing Grace at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral in Washington, DC earlier today. It sent chills down my spine…
Delta Flight Attendant Phyllis Adams Sings Amazing Grace At Jimmy Carter State Funeral
Amazing Grace, written by John Newton in 1772, is one of the most beloved Christian hymns in the world. The story behind this hymn is also quite moving. It was a favorite hymn of President Carter and in 2017 he heard Phyllis Adams, a Delta flight attendant, sing it at the Carter Center in Atlanta. He asked her on the spot if she would be willing to sing that song at his funeral, and she agreed.
Today, she sang the hymn beautifully (with accompanist Lelia Bolden) during the service honoring the life of President Carter at Washington National Cathedral:
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
I found Carter’s service very moving and will discuss it in one final post on his life tomorrow.
In the meantime, the words of Amazing Grace:
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
We have already come
‘Twas grace that brought us safe thus far
And grace will lead us home
When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’ve first begun
Thank you.
I have wondered how people select which verses of the original Newton hymn to use, and whether or not to use the “when we’ve been there ten thousand years” verse not written by Newton but features in and popularized by Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
We’ll table the eschatology discussion for today! 😉
If she is ever booked at the Met, I will have a front row seat.
Thank you Matthew . She is indeed a beautiful singer and a beautiful person , singing a beautiful hymn .
Guess your house is still standing after you last post about how you love cali and high taxes and bunch of regulations and what people to feel sorry for you for wildfires which could of easily been prevented in any other state. Mr. DEI. Oh yeah i hies Augutus or whatever horrible name you gave him still can’t watch cartoons but may he can understand that living in a far left state means his house burns down!!!
What a horrid person you are, “Your daddy”. Typically racist, stupid, ignorant, sociopathic, illiterate right winger full of hate.
Why don’t you post your absolutely ridiculous comment somewhere else…
I can assure you that you are not my daddy, and I truly feel sorry for anyone that the title would apply to. You are welcome to your views, but you truly need to learn when and where they may be appropriate to air, this post is neither. Matthew – thank you for your post, and stay safe.
You just know there were angels there.President Carter being so filled and energized with the holy spirit,he taught Sunday school into his 90s,stopped by covid.All three siblings died in their 50s and 60s.And as we read of multi million mansions gone up in flames,the antithesis to those,and homes of presidents at his funeral,would be Pres.Carters home appraised in the 160s,less than one of the secret service vehicles offering security.He was the real deal,and good on you Matt for honouring him.
Superb!
Great Job, Ms. Adams, and makes me “proud” to be a Member of The Delta Family! James P. Hester, MA, CADC. ORD Ret. DL, D-125.
Thanks for sharing this, it’s beautiful!