Laudes Domini ‎#264

264. "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 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.

5 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be for ever mine.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
• Title: "Amazing grace"
• Author: John Newton
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 66:16
  ;
  Titus 2:11
  ;
  1 John 2:17
• Topic: Access to God; Atonement: Provided

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: T. A. Arne
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal