Church Book ‎#102

102. Grace! 'tis a charming sound

1 Grace! 'tis a charming sound,
Harmonious to the ear!
Heaven with the echo shall resound,
And all the earth shall hear.

2 Grace first contrived the way
To save rebellious man;
And all the steps that Grace display,
Which drew the wondrous plan.

3 Grace taught my roving feet
To tread the heavenly road;
And new supplies each hour I meet,
While pressing on to God.

4 Grace all the work shall crown.
Through everlasting days;
It lays in heaven the topmost stone,
And well deserves the praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Grace! 'tis a charming sound
• Author: Doddridge (1755, a.)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Sin and Redemption; Septuagesima Sunday; Quinquagesima Sunday; Lent, Second Sunday; Third Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #425 or #465

Tune Information

• Name: DOVER
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. From index: Har. J. Goss