Ancient and Modern ‎#587

587. 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 has 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)
• Author: John Newton (1725-1807)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Mark 10:46-52
  ;
  John 1:16-17
  ;
  Ephesians 2:1-10
• Topic: Children and All-Age Worship; Future hope; God: in grace and mercy; God: Promises of; Heaven; Other Saints and Festivals: The Conversion of Paul; Pilgrimage; Proper 19: Year A; Proper 19: Year C; Proper 25: Year B; Providence; The Fourth Sunday of Lent: Year C

Tune Information

• Name: AMAZING GRACE
• Harmonizer: John Barnard (b. 1948)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Melody probably of Scottish origin
• Copyright: Harmonisation: © John Barnard / The Jubilate Group. Administered by The Jubilate Group, Kitley House, St Katherines Road, Torquay TQ1 4DE Used by permission.