African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#226

226. 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.

7 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! How Sweet the Sound
• Author (sts. 1-6): John Newton, 1725-1807
• Author (st. 7): Anonymous
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 17:16-17
• Topic: The Christian Life: Call to Discipleship; God: Grace; Invitation; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: AMAZING GRACE
• Harmonizer: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Early American Melody; Carrell and Clayton's Virginia Harmony, 1831