206. 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 that brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.

4 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'd first begun.

Text Information
First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
Title: Amazing Grace
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Worship; Failings and Frailties; Healing and Comfort
Tune Information
Name: AMAZING GRACE
Arranger: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-
Meter: C.M.
Incipit: 56132 13211 16512
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Virginia Harmony, 1831
Copyright: Arr. © 1981 J. Jefferson Cleveland
Notes: Alternative accompaniment, 206



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