Church Hymnal for Lutheran Services ‎#26

26. Grace! 'tis a charming sound!

1 GRACE! ’tis a charming sound!
Harmonious to the ear!
Heaven with the echo shall resound,
And all the earth shall hear.

2 Grace first contrived the way
To save rebellious man;
And all the steps that grace display
Which drew the wondrous plan.

3 Grace first inscribed my name
In God's eternal book;
'Twas grace that gave me to the Lamb,
Who all my sorrows took.

4 Grace led my roving feet
To tread the heavenly road;
And new supplies each hour I meet,
While pressing on to God.

5 Grace taught my soul to pray,
And made my eyes o'erflow;
'Twas grace that kept me to this day,
And will not let me go.

6 Grace all the work shall crown,
Through everlasting days;
It lays in heaven the topmost stone,
And well deserves the praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Grace! 'tis a charming sound!
• Author: P. Doddridge
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1911
• Topic: General Hymns; Redemption and Justification

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