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Text:Amazing Grace
Author (v. 5):Anon.
Author (vs. 1-4):John Newton, 1725-1807
Tune:NEW BRITAIN
Adapter:Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947
Arranger:Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921

614. Amazing Grace

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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.

Text Information
First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
Title: Amazing Grace
Author (vs. 1-4): John Newton, 1725-1807
Author (v. 5): Anon.
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2015
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Conversion; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith (6 more...)
Source: Vs. 5: A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790
Tune Information
Name: NEW BRITAIN
Arranger: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
Adapter: Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947
Meter: CM
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Columbian Harmony, 1829
Copyright: Adapt. © 1995, OCP



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