J. Newton

C.M.

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 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

And when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess within the veil

A life of joy and peace.

6

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’ve first begun.