The New Church Hymnal ‎#391

391. 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 And 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Grace and Mercy; Worship Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: [Amazing grace, how sweet the sound]
• Key: G Major
• Source: Walker's Southern Harmony