Trinity Hymnal ‎#402

402. 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 Thro' many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

4 And when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil
A life of joy and peace.

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've first begun.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace—how sweet the sound
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 1:6
• Topic: Blessed Hope; Christian Life: Salvation by Grace; Fear of God; Holy Spirit: Efficacious Grace of

Tune Information

• Name: AMAZING GRACE
• Arranger: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Traditional American Melody