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713. Amazing Grace

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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 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 (vs. 1-4): John Newton, 1725-1807
• Author (v. 5): Anon.
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 17:16-17
  ;
  Psalm 142:5
  ;
  Psalm 145:1-2
• Topic: Conversion; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Hope; Journey; Salvation
• Source: Vs. 5: A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Columbian Harmony,/cite>, 1829