626. Amazing grace! — how sweet the sound

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 And, 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
Author (vv. 1-5): John Newton, 1725-1807
Author (v. 6): John Rees, 1828-1900
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Proper 9; Proper 25
Tune Information
Name: AMAZING GRACE
Arranger: Robert Ramskill, b. 1950
Meter: CM
Key: G Major
Source: Scottish Traditional Melody
Copyright: Arrangement © Robert Ramskill



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