'Amazing grace': top-selling single

[farouk]

I remember when 'Amazing grace' was a top-selling single.

Does this make it popular music? traditional?

And, come to think of it, where does the distinction lie?

Great song, anyway:

'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.'

 

[farouk]

Another verse:

' 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed!'

 

[farouk]

Another verse:

'Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come,
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.'

 

[farouk]

Another verse:

'When we've been there a thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing His praise,
Than when we'd first begun.'