Singing the Living Tradition ‎#205

205. Amazing Grace!

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 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: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Worship; Failings and Frailties; Healing and Comfort

Tune Information

• Name: AMAZING GRACE
• Harmonizer: Austin Cole Lovelace, 1919-
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Virginia Harmony, 1831
• Copyright: © renewed 1992 Abingdon Press
• Notes: Alternative accompaniment, 206