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Text:Amazing Grace!
Author (St. 6), ca.:John Rees
Author (Sts. 1-5):John Newton
Tune:LAND OF REST
Arranger:Eric Wyse

281. Amazing Grace!

Text Information
First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
Title: Amazing Grace!
Author (Sts. 1-5): John Newton (1779)
Author (St. 6), ca.: John Rees (1859)
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture:
Topic: Love, Grace and Mercy
Tune Information
Name: LAND OF REST
Arranger: Eric Wyse (2005)
Meter: C.M.
Key: F Major or modal
Source: from The Christian Harp, 1836; early American folk hymn, 19th c.
Copyright: Arr. © 2006 Vine Ridge Music BMI (admin. by Integrated Copyright Group). All rights reserved. Used by permission.



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