Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; John Rees, fl.1859 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #495 (2012) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 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 I'm 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;
'Twas grace hath 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: All Souls November 2nd; Pastoral Care of the Sick Sacraments; Penance Sacraments; Funeral Sacraments; Conversion; Eternal Life; Faith; Fear; Grace; Homecoming; Hope; Light; Mercy, Forgiveness; Perseverance; Promise of God; Salvation; Sickness; Trust, Confidence; Word of God; Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: NEW BRITAIN
Amazing Grace!