The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) ‎#8

8. 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.
Yes, 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.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
• Title: Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1854

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: C Major
• Source: Baptist Harmony, p. 123