Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; Anon. Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #614 (2015) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-7 First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound Lyrics: 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 has 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. Topics: Conversion; Conversion; Conversion; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Hope; Journey; Salvation; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Languages: English Tune Title: NEW BRITAIN
Amazing Grace