One in Faith ‎#576

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

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

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 (vss. 1-4): John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Author (vs. 5): Anon.
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Reconciliation

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Arranger: Edwin O. Excell, 1851-1921
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Columbian Harmony, Cincinnati, 1829