509. 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 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 so far,
His grace will see 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.

Text Information
First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
Title: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 (alt.)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Grace; Spiritual Songs
Tune Information
Name: NEW BRITAIN
Meter: CM
Key: F Major
Source: J. Carrell and D. Clayton, Virginia Harmony, 1831
Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1982 Concordia Publishing House.



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