195. Amazing Grace

1 Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound!)
That sav'd 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 Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound!
Title: Amazing Grace
Author: John Newton
Publication Date: 1907
Tune Information
Name: [Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound!)]
Arranger: E. O. Excell
Key: A Major



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