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

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

5 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
Author (st. 5): John P. Rees
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Comfort; Grace, Mercy and Forgiveness
Tune Information
Name: [Amazing grace! How sweet the sound]
Harmonizer: Edwin O. Excell
Key: G Major or modal
Source: American Melody; Carrell and Clayton's Virginia Harmony



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