Catholic Book of Worship III ‎#480

480. Amazing Grace!

1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound,
That saved and strengthened 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 that 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 (vv. 1-4): John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Author (v. 5): John Rees, 1828-1900
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Topic: Comfort/Consolation; Faith Journey; God's Presence; Healing; Mercy of God; Praise; Trust in God

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Adapter: Edwin Othello Excell, 1851-1921
• Meter: 86 86
• Key: F Major
• Source: Early American Melody 1831