334. Amazing Grace

1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.

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

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

4 The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

5 Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

6 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 first begun.

Text Information
First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
Title: Amazing Grace
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
Author (st. 6): Anonymous
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Scripture:
Topic: Assurance; Conversion; Ecumenism / Interfaith (10 more...)
Tune Information
Name: AMAZING GRACE
Composer: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
Meter: CM
Key: F Major
Source: Traditional American Melody; Carrell and Clayton's Virginia Harmony, 1831



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