The Sacred Harp ‎#45a

45a. 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.

5 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: C Major
• Source: Columbian Harmony, 1829