Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#555a

555a. 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 that 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
• Author: John Newton (1725-1807)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 17:16-17
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:15-16
  ;
  Ephesians 2:5
  ;
  Ephesians 2:8
  ;
  John 9:25
  ;
  Luke 15:24-32
  ;
  Psalm 142:5
• Topic: Life in Christ: Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; God: in grace and mercy

Tune Information

• Name: AMAZING GRACE (NEW BRITAIN)
• Arranger: John L. Bell (b. 1949)
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Scottish traditional melody
• Copyright: © Church of Scotland Panel on Worship