Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#215

215. 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. '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. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
• Title: Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Romans 6:14
  ;
  Romans 6:23
• Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 8
• Notes: Text by Anglican minister John Newton, from Olney Hymns (1779).

Tune Information

• Name: NEW BRITAIN
• Arranger: Chris Fenner (2024)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Incipit: 56131 32165
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Columbian Harmony, 1829