Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#334

334. Amazing Grace

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 hath 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.

5 Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

6 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 first begun.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
• Title: Amazing Grace
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Author (st. 6): Anonymous
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  John 9:25
• Topic: Assurance; Conversion; Ecumenism / Interfaith; Encopragement; Faithfulness; Fear; Funeral; Grace; Light; Peace; Promise; Salvation; Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: AMAZING GRACE
• Composer: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Traditional American Melody; Carrell and Clayton's Virginia Harmony, 1831