555b. 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 that 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.

Text Information
First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
Author: John Newton (1725-1807)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2005
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Life in Christ: Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; God: in grace and mercy
Tune Information
Name: AMAZING GRACE (NEW BRITAIN)
Arranger: John L. Bell (b. 1949)
Meter: CM
Key: F Major
Source: Scottish traditional melody
Copyright: © Church Hymnary Trust



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