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Hymn Text
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)

Author:John Newton (1779)
Meter:8.6.8.6
Scripture:Ephesians 1:3-14; Ephesians 2:8; Exodus 34:6-7; John 9:25; Psalm 142:5; Romans 5:2-17; 2 Corinthians 9:14; 2 Corinthians 12:9
Topic:Salvation; Assurance; Eternal Life; Grace; Redemption; Songs for Children | Hymns; God | Mercy of; Testimony; The Christian Life; Seasons and Feasts | Lent; Rites of the Church | Christian Initiation (Baptism); Rites of the Church | Eucharist; Rites of the Church | Funeral; Rites of the Church | Pastoral Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church | Penance; Conversion; Ecumenism; Encouragement; Faith; Fear; Homecoming; Light; Promise; Trust; Word of God; Justification; Total Depravity
Language:English
First Line:Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
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Baptist Hymnal 1956 #188
Baptist Hymnal 1991 #330 Audio
Baptist Hymnal 2008 #104
Blue Psalter Hymnal #380
Celebration Hymnal #343
The Hymnal 1982 #671
Gather #612
Hymnal of the Church of God #303
Presbyterian Hymnal #280 Text
Psalter Hymnal #462 TextScoreInfo
Rejoice in the Lord #456
Renew! #189
Songs for Life #209
The Southern Harmony #8 TextAudio
Sing With Me #186
Trinity Hymnal #460 Text
Timeless Truths #556 TextAudioScore
The Worshiping Church #502 Text
The United Methodist Hymnal #378a TextAudio
The United Methodist Hymnal #378b Audio
The United Methodist Hymnal #378c Audio
The United Methodist Hymnal #378d Audio
The United Methodist Hymnal #378e Audio
The United Methodist Hymnal #378f Audio

Full text

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.

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.

Yes, 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.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,

The sun forbear to shine;

But God, who called me here below,

Will be forever mine.