Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#448

448. 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 has 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
• Title: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Trust, Guidance; Grace

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Meter: C M
• Key: F Major
• Source: W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835; Setting: Book of Hymns
• Copyright: Setting © Abingdon Press