Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,421 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 First Line: Amazing grace--how sweet the sound (Sublime gracia del Señor) Lyrics: 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 The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come;
His grace has brought me safe thus far,
His grace will lead me home.
4 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail
And mortal life shall cease,
Amazing grace shall then prevail
In heaven's joy and peace.
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.
Topics: Spiritual Songs Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: A Collection of Sacred Ballads, Richmond, 1790, st. 5; ¡Cantad al Señor!, 1991, Spanish tr.
Amazing Grace