Hymns ‎#1010

1010. Amazing grace—how sweet the sound

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.

The Lord has promised good to me;
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come.
His grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace—how sweet the sound
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 12:9-10
• Notes: Additional scripture from LDS canon: Moroni 10:32-33 This beloved hymn reminds us of Nephi’s anguished cry: “O wretched man that I am!” Then, remembering the Lord’s mercy, Nephi added, “My soul will rejoice in thee, my God” (2 Nephi 4:17, 30). The text of this hymn was included in an early hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1841.

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Arranger: Intellectual Reserve (2024)
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: American folk tune, 19th century
• Copyright: Music arr. © 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial Church or home use.