Together in Song ‎#129

129. Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)

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 As grace first taught my heart to fear
so 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:
God's 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
• Meter: 86.86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  John 9:30-41
  ;
  Luke 15:11-32
  ;
  Psalm 3:1-6
  ;
  Psalm 18:1-3
  ;
  Romans 5:1-5
  ;
  Romans 5:12-21
• Topic: Conversion; Fear; Funerals; Grace; Hope; Pilgrimage; Protection; Providence; Saints Days and Holy Days: Conversion of St Paul; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Paul; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: AMAZING GRACE
• Arranger: Lawrence Francis Bartlett, 1933
• Meter: 86.86
• Key: G Major
• Source: American folk hymn melody
• Copyright: Arrangement © L. F. Bartlett