One and All Rejoice ‎#279

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

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

4 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail
And mortal life shall cease,
Amazing grace shall then prevail
In heaven’s joy and peace.

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: John Newton, 1725–1807 (sts. 1–4, alt.)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2020
• Topic: Trust
• Source: A Collection of Sacred Ballads, Richmond, 1790, st. 5
• Copyright: Public domain

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Harmonizer: Joseph Herl, b. 1959
• Meter: C M
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Columbian Harmony, Cincinnati, 1829
• Copyright: Public domain; © 2006 Concordia Publishing House (Setting)