Laudes Domini ‎#235

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

5 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be for ever mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
• Title: "Amazing grace"
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Gospel: Atonement Provided; Atonement: Completed; God: Grace; Grace

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: T. A. Arne
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal